Roehampton University pays students £2,000 a year to compete in esports

Roehampton University in the UK is offering students £2,000 annually to participate in esports as part of their university experience. The scheme allows students to compete in competitive gaming alongside their regular academic studies. The initiative reflects the growing recognition of esports as a legitimate and structured activity within higher education. Universities are increasingly investing in competitive gaming programs to attract students and build institutional prestige in the esports arena.