ESA Foundation

We provide grants to nonprofits working to benefit kids, and offer scholarships to minorities and women. Follow us for news of note and our Game of the Week.

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Last week, we hosted our 23rd annual #NiteToUnite “Pathways and Portals” fundraiser, honoring @RiotGames as our 2025 Champion Award recipient! Their Social Impact Fund was recognized for its community-driven model — raising over $50M for 450+ orgs across 28 regions.

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Last day to place your bids on one of a kind video games industry items and experiences! The ESA Foundation online auction closes at 7:45 PM PT today March 18.

Check it out here: https://t.co/HCNmFuIGX7

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We're celebrating our 2024 Scholars all month! Today's spotlight is on Aadya Sharma - she develops games from the ground up — from programming, to music composition and writing.

Check out her projects at https://t.co/NynamvkLGy !

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Today, the ESA Foundation announced its 2024 Scholars, celebrating young professionals and underrepresented creators that will become future waymakers in the video game industry.

Learn more about the Scholars 👇

https://t.co/d5Nfv9Uamv

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Today is the last day to participate in the Humble Bundle for the #NiteToUnite fundraising event!

We're partnering with @IGN and @humble to fundraise charitable proceeds that will go towards the next generation of video game innovators.

Learn more:

https://t.co/5KHGHsDmVt

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Unleash your creative drive and remake the world in your image with this bundle of open-ended sandbox games! Test your builds in The Universim, TerraTech Deluxe Edition, Trailmakers Deluxe Edition and more. All while supporting the @ESA_Foundation!
https://t.co/AE4WbSk7kK

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Don't forget! 🎮 We're partnering with @IGN and @humble for our upcoming #NiteToUnite fundraiser. Support underrepresented youth interested in pursuing careers in the video game industry!

Learn more:

https://t.co/5KHGHsDmVt

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We're just one week away from our 22nd #NiteToUnite on 3/19 at Westin St. Francis in SF! Network, fundraise, and celebrate our important mission of supporting opportunities for underrepresented youth in the video games industry.

Grab your tickets below:

https://t.co/LvY2Tk21VU

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ICYMI: #NiteToUnite is back on 3/19 at Westin St. Francis in SF! Join us in celebrating the collective social impact of the video game industry, honoring @NLBMuseumKC & @Sony Interactive Entertainment's @MLBTheShow partnership!

Purchase tickets👇

https://t.co/LvY2Tk21VU

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In case you missed it, our executive director, Anastasia Staten (@AtomicBlonde8), contributed an essay to @MediaplanetUSA's #WomeninGaming series about empowering the next generation of women and minority video game creators. Check it out!
https://t.co/SPObaWImNO

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It’s not too late to donate for #GG2021! Support causes like @ESA_Foundation @BlackGirlsCode @WeAreGameHeads and @GirlsMakeGames here! https://t.co/IaD0ArPmP6

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But Team Liquid are not the only winners… 🏆
2nd: @69iQ_esports takes second with @Naghzz @KSWINNIIE @Slayerrrrs
3rd: @HillCST_ @itsvoltic1 @OMG_RONN1E take third
4th: @100Thieves round it out with @Onmuu_ @fpsvein @scuwry
All teams will have donations made in their names!

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@TeamLiquid, @funFPS @oh_Nocturnal @Liquid_Flanker you DOMINATED our #GG2021 Apex Tournament & won $50k donation in your names to support our scholars at @BlackGirlsCode @WeAreGameHeads & @GirlsMakeGames!

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@thegamehers @verta y'all are INCREDIBLE! 😍😍 Thanks again for your hard work and help!

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Team Liquid - @FunFPS @oh_Nocturnal @Liquid_Flanker
Team MaTaFe - @matafe_ @Kouhia_ @SiltaApex

Thanks again to all the awesome pros showing off their skills while we raise 💵💵💵 for #GG2021!

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We’ve brought together the best Apex Legends players to go head to head in our #GG2021 tournament. Shout out to all the competitors fighting for some great causes: Team Sentinels - @senoxe @crust_ow @LouStreams

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Team Renegades - @saucerorr @PowPowFPS @Vaxlon
Team Horizxn - @Horizxonn @MaxStrafe @9Impu1se
Ghost - @pandxrz @SickksT9 @ImMadnessTV
Team HillCST - @HillCST_ @itsvoltic1 @OMG_RONN1E
Team Xenial - @Xenial @Bronzey @crooklul
100 Thieves - @Onmuu_ @fpsvein @scuwry

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Tune-in NOW! #GG2021 is going live w/ an epic @Apex Legends tournament to raise money for @BlackGirlsCode @ESA_Foundation @WeAreGameHeads and @GirlsMakeGames https://t.co/oXTOEksgds

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Tune-in NOW! #GG2021 is going live w/ an epic @Apex Legends tournament to raise money for @BlackGirlsCode @ESA_Foundation @WeAreGameHeads and @GirlsMakeGames https://t.co/cNHxPxBgKi