COLLEGE PATHWAYS
College Opportunities For Every Student
Through campus events, recruiting showcases, scholarships, and the GSE College Combine, students connect directly with college esports programs. Opportunities aren't only for players; broadcasters, production students, event staff, and other savvy students can also build college pathways through the roles that make esports possible.
OUTCOMES
Results that speak for themselves
191+
Recruitment offers made to
students at the 2026
College Combine.
$1.5M+
Scholarships and merit aid
offered to GSE students.
285
College invited to recruit GSE Students
75%
Students say an esports or
gaming community influences
where they choose to attend college.
"If it weren't for Garden State Esports, I don't think we'd be receiving the college recruiting calls we're getting today."
Mr. Feinstein
Father of Aaron Feinstein, Freehold Borough High School graduate and full-ride Overwatch scholarship recipient at Syracuse University.
THE JOURNEY
How students move from esports to college opportunities
1
Compete
Join the school team.
2
Explore
Visit college campuses through GSE events.
3
Connect
Meet college coaches and recruiters.
4
Showcase
Demonstrate your skills in competition, broadcasting, production, or event operations.
5
Earn
Receive scholarship opportunities and admissions offers.
6
Enroll
Begin the next chapter at the college that's right for you.
COLLEGE COMBINE
How The 2026 GSE College Combine Changed The Game
BEYOND PLAYING
You don’t have to be the starting player to get recruited
Colleges need players, but they also need broadcasters, producers, stream managers, event staff, content creators, and student leaders. GSE helps students discover where they fit: on stage, behind the camera, or behind the scenes.
Broadcast students
Production crews
Camera operators
Event staff
Graphic designers
Content creators
“I never expected to fall in love with production. GSE helped me discover a passion that opened doors to a college pathway I hadn't considered.”
Zoey Boersma - Cedarville University, majoring in Broadcasting.
Open Doors Beyond High School
Whether a student's passion is competing, producing broadcasts, or leading events, GSE creates opportunities to connect with colleges, earn scholarships, and discover what's possible after graduation.