# Silicon Valley University gaming scholarships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/silicon-valley-university-gaming-scholarships > Updated: 2026-08-02T10:41:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In July 2026 the University of Silicon Valley announced a new scholarship program that would award up to $15,000 a year to gamers who achieve exceptionally rare, high‑difficulty milestones in video games. The initiative was presented as a way to recognize strategic, problem‑solving and perseverance skills developed through gaming. By early August the university released full details of the “Max Achievement” scholarships. The program offers two tiers – “Legendary,” providing $5,000 per quarter for three quarters, and “Master,” offering $2,500 per quarter. Applicants must demonstrate results that place them in the bottom 1% of players and log at least 500 hours of gameplay, with examples such as reaching mastery level 30 in Warframe or completing all objectives in Factorio. The scholarships are open to anyone worldwide, with no citizenship restrictions, and aim to link gaming‑derived competencies to academic and professional success. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Silicon Valley University launches $15,000 gaming scholarships for top players Silicon Valley University offers up to $15,000 yearly scholarships to gamers worldwide through its Max Achievement program, rewarding rare in‑game milestones and skills. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silicon-valley-university-launches-15000-gaming-scholarships-for-top-players ### 2026-07-12: University of Silicon Valley Launches Up to $15,000 Gaming Achievement Scholarships The University of Silicon Valley is offering gaming scholarships worth up to $15,000 annually for students who meet strict achievement criteria in games such as Minecraft, Elden Ring and Genshin Impact, with a 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-silicon-valley-launches-up-to-15000-gaming-achievement-scholarships --- Cite as: Silicon Valley University gaming scholarships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/silicon-valley-university-gaming-scholarships