Introduction

Ever since Robert Morris University became the first university to offer scholarships to League of Legends players as a varsity sport, debate has erupted through America as to what constitutes a sport, with people vehemently taking sides.

Meanwhile, the count has officially become two with University of Pikeville as the second school to offer scholarships for the game we all cherish.

Thoughts on Scholarships

Until larger, more prominent universities begin accepting League of Legends professionals as a viable career path, it's hard to say whether or not schools that crop up with scholarships are merely doing it for the publicity and recognition. However, it does have to start somewhere...

I think that the major reason most schools aren't establishing scholarships just yet is because as a game, League of Legends is prone to "fad" status, as all games historically are. With a standard college degree taking four years, and League of Legends merely around for 5 years as of today, it's no wonder that colleges aren't exactly jumping at the chance to recruit players for 4 year programs.

Parting Thoughts

League is likely a game that looks like it's gonna be around for a long time. I think that with time we'll see even more opportunities open up for scholarships. Who knows maybe even your future kids will still be raving about it.

 

 

Sport [noun] - An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.