Ubisoft has announced an initiative to encourage and promote the inclusion of more people of colour in the UK games industry. Inspired by British musician Stormzy’s #Merky Foundation, The Ubisoft Scholarship for Black UK Students will include a three-year programme of support for two black students applying to a Computer Science Degree course at Newcastle University’s prestigious School of Computing in 2021.
The two winning applicants will each receive a yearly bursary of £11,250 to go towards fees and living expenses. Ubisoft will also provide an ongoing and comprehensive programme of mentorship from Ubisoft developers, incorporating expert support in relation to engineering, a broad insight into games development and a suite of soft skills coaching and training. The support will culminate in a three-month paid internship for both students at Ubisoft Reflections.