Scholarship Overview
The Game Creator Scholarship is for students who want to build games, not just play them. Whether you're interested in game design, game art, game programming, or creating immersive interactive worlds, this scholarship supports students who are passionate about how games are made and eager to develop the skills behind them. It's designed for aspiring creators who are ready to challenge themselves, think critically about games, and start building work that can hold up to professional standards.
What you can Study
The Game Creator Scholarship applies to CG Spectrum's game development bachelor's programs for the February 2027 intake. These pathways are designed for students who want to create games, build interactive experiences, and develop the creative and technical skills used across the games industry.
Eligible courses include:
- Bachelor of Game Development (Game Design)
- Bachelor of Game Development (Game Programming)
Not sure which path is right for you? Whether you're interested in designing gameplay systems, creating player experiences, solving technical challenges, or bringing game ideas to life through code, our Student Advisors can help you find the pathway that best matches your interests and goals.
Who Can Apply
The Game Creator Scholarship is open to students who are passionate about games and interested in pursuing a career in the games industry. You do not need to have already built a game to apply. We're looking for curiosity, creativity, problem-solving ability, and a genuine interest in how games work.
Applicants must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be applying for first-year entry into an eligible CG Spectrum bachelor course
- Submit a scholarship application and a CG Spectrum course application to be eligible for an offer
- Demonstrate an interest in games through personal projects, game ideas, gameplay analysis, creative work, coding projects, world-building, or other relevant examples
- Show passion, commitment, and a willingness to develop their skills
You don't need a professional portfolio or industry experience to be considered. Whether you've experimented with game engines, designed tabletop campaigns, analysed your favourite games, or simply spent time thinking deeply about how games are built, we want to see what excites you about the medium.
How to Apply
To apply for the Game Creator Scholarship, submit a short video (between 3 and 5 minutes) introducing yourself and telling us why you're applying. This doesn't need to be professionally produced. We're interested in your ideas, interests, and potential.
In your video, tell us:
- Which scholarship you're applying for
- Which CG Spectrum bachelor course and specialisation interests you
- What inspires you about this field
- What creative projects, work, or ideas you've explored so far
- Why you believe you should receive the scholarship
- What you hope CG Spectrum will help you build, improve, or become
You're welcome to include examples of your work, such as drawings, animations, game projects, personal creations, or other relevant creative pieces.
As part of the application form, you'll also be asked to nominate the CG Spectrum course you're interested in and provide supporting application details.
Successful applicants will be notified before the commencement of the February 2027 intake.
Applications are reviewed by a CG Spectrum Scholarship Review Panel made up of academic and industry representatives. Scholarships are not awarded based on grades alone or technical skill. The panel is looking for students who demonstrate genuine potential and a strong interest in game creation.
The panel will assess applications based on:
- Passion and enthusiasm for game creation
- Commitment to developing their skills and pursuing a creative career
- Creative evidence that demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and potential
- Alignment with a games-focused pathway at CG Spectrum
- The quality of the application video and ability to communicate ideas clearly
Examples of creative evidence may include:
- Interest in game design, gameplay mechanics, or interactive storytelling
- Personal game projects or prototypes
- Experience using tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, RPG Maker, or similar platforms
- Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, tabletop game design, or world-building projects
- Coding projects, problem-solving challenges, or technical experiments
- Analysis of favourite games and ideas for how they could be improved
Most importantly, we're looking for students who are excited by the process of creating games and are ready to be challenged, improve their craft, and develop the judgement needed to create experiences that players remember.
Application Deadline
Scholarship applications for the February 2027 intake close at 6:00pm AEST on Friday, 18 December 2026.
We recommend submitting your application well before the deadline to allow time to complete your CG Spectrum course application and upload any supporting materials.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application before the February 2027 intake commences. This includes both successful and unsuccessful applicants, so you'll know where you stand before making your final study plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can include game ideas, gameplay analysis, world-building projects, coding projects, level designs, Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, prototypes, creative writing, concept work, or any other examples that demonstrate your interest in game creation.
That's completely fine. Experience with game engines can help strengthen an application, but it is not a requirement. Many successful game creators begin with ideas, creativity, and a passion for understanding how games work.
The Game Creator Scholarship applies to:
- Bachelor of Game Development (Game Design)
- Bachelor of Game Development (Game Programming)
We're looking for students who demonstrate passion for games, creative thinking, problem-solving ability, commitment to learning, and genuine enthusiasm for building interactive experiences.