Deadline: 3-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Queer Women of Esports Mentorship Program that seeks to better prepare queer individuals and people of marginalized genders for their careers. Through mentorship, their aim is to create effective relationships, develop industry-relevant skills, and build diversity and inclusion in esports.
The Queer Women of Esports Capstone Project is designed to showcase their mentor and mentee’s talents, create a more diverse and inclusive community, and stimulate professional and personal growth.
Benefits
- Find a spark: Starting from the day they are accepted into the program, mentees are encouraged to think about how they can use their skills and leverage their mentor’s expertise to improve the esports and gaming industry.
- Build upon your idea: After settling on one or two barriers that resonate with the mentee, they are encouraged to begin thinking about solutions they can enact themselves.
- Use your resources: Mentees are paired with industry leaders who are allied with the mission of QWE and are encouraged to draw upon the wealth of their knowledge to formulate and enact their project. Mentors are encouraged to connect mentees with any relevant connections or resources that are needed to see the project to fruition.
- Teach & Inspire: At the end of the six-month cycle, mentees are given the opportunity to present their project to their fellow classmates as well as an independent advisory board. Top projects will receive a monetary scholarship totaling $5,000 USD.
Eligibility Criteria
- They are seeking gaming and esports professionals with substantial experience in their field.
- Mentor roles are not limited to LGBTQ+ individuals, and allies who believe in their mission statement are also encouraged to apply.
- In order to ensure you can provide the most effective experience for your prospective mentee, please review the following requirements.
- At least three years experience in gaming and esports
- Minimum of a six-month commitment
- Monthly mentor/mentee meetings
- Participation in one panel in your subject matter
- Guide mentee through Capstone Project
- Discord participation
- Applicants will be considered who have experience in the following:
- Production
- Esports Organizations
- Team Management
- Athlete/Competitor
- Marketing
- Partnerships & Collaborations
- Legal
- Collegiate
- Academics
- Health & Wellness
- Content Creation
- Non-profit
For more information, visit https://www.queeresports.org/mentorship
