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Two NIU students receive first Esports scholarships in university history | Education

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Two NIU students receive first Esports scholarships in university history | Education

DEKALB (WREX) — Two students at Northern Illinois University have been given a unique scholarship, given out for the first time in the school’s history. Earlier this year, Northern Illinois University announced it was offering scholarships for players on their Esports team, beginning in the Fall 2022 semester. On Wednesday, NIU announced that two students, … Read more

NIU awards Esports ‘Fierce Gamer’ scholarships

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DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) – Two Northern Illinois University seniors were awarded scholarships this week for their roles in the collegiate gaming community. Angelica Navarrete and James Westlund were chosen as the 2022-23 recipients of the Fierce Gamer scholarship, which highlights Esports as an inclusive, supportive and balanced activity. Organizers said that both Navarrete and Westlund … Read more