Ashland University Offers Scholarships to Recruit the Nation's Best Fortnite Players

[Chino]

Ashland University from Ohio has announced that they are adding Epic Games' popular battle royale Fortnite to their eSports program. Beginning fall 2018, the university will be giving away $4,000 scholarships to those who are interested. Admission will take both skill level and academics into consideration, of course. If you're a pretty good Fortnite player and wish to attend Ashland University, here's your opportunity to apply to the program. "Fortnite appeals to both the core and casual gaming audience," eSports head coach Josh Buchanan stated in a statement. "We're excited to provide this platform for gamers who want to showcase their skills in a more competitive space. Fortnite facilitates an environment that allows players to get creative, innovate and show off their mastery of their skills."



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[Nordic]

Seems to be a way to get attention. The source suggests as much. I was hoping to find an official statement from the school. Maybe it will work

 

[HimymCZe]

how to you define "best player" in game with no ranking... ???

 

[dj-electric]

how to you define "best player" in game with no ranking... ???

There are rankings now

 

[HimymCZe]

There are rankings now

upon what are they based on? most 2v1 flanks? most time spend hiding in bush? ... or just you are loosing "ELO" 99 times out of 100 games...

 

[Caring1]

upon what are they based on? most 2v1 flanks? most time spend hiding in bush? ... or just you are loosing "ELO" 99 times out of 100 games...

Academics are taken into account too, being able to correctly spell "losing" would help.
A $4,000 scholarship isn't much when you consider the overall cost of a degree, but at least that's $4,000 less mommy and daddy have to pay.

 

[cdawall]

I really don't think I could have rolled my eyes harder than when I read this title.

 

[HimymCZe]

Academics are taken into account too, being able to correctly spell "losing" would help.
A $4,000 scholarship isn't much when you consider the overall cost of a degree, but at least that's $4,000 less mommy and daddy have to pay.

If you can't win an argument, correct their grammar instead.
always a pleasure encounter guy like you :*