October 9, 2026
Montgomery High School All Stars
Montgomery-area high school students
Details & registrationYOUR TALENT. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR NEXT MOVE.Your passion.
Your passion.
Real possibilities.
Game on.
Turn a love of gaming into skills, connections and career possibilities.
BCGA Foundation connects students to education, scholarships, mentors and technology across a network of 21 HBCUs in 11 states.
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October 16, 2026
JSU Homecoming Tech & Gaming Summit & Esports Tournament
Scholarships, careers & collegiate esports
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October 30, 2026
Magic City Classic Tech & Gaming Summit & Esports Tournament
Gaming, technology & mentorship
Details & registrationYOUR NEXT MOVE
A place for your ambition.
Students. Schools. Industry. Find where you belong.
For studentsFind your next opportunity.
Scholarships, mentorship and a place to put your talent to work.
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For schoolsPower a campus. Change a future.
Explore the HBCU network connecting gaming to technology and careers.
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For partnersSee your investment in action.
Bring your people, resources and expertise to the next generation.
Partner with BCGA FoundationOUR FIVE STRATEGIC PLATFORMS
From Exposure to Opportunities
BCGA Foundation creates experiences that help students discover possibilities, build skills, connect with industry, and prepare for opportunities across gaming, esports, and technology.
Education
Help students explore gaming, esports, technology, and the business behind these industries through learning experiences and industry exposure.
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Careers
Connect students to career pathways, internships, employers, industry professionals, and opportunities across gaming and technology.
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Scholarships
Expand access to education and career development through scholarship opportunities and industry-supported programs.
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Mentorship
Connect students with professionals who can provide guidance, industry insight, career development, and meaningful relationships.
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Gaming & Innovation Labs
Create campus environments where students can learn, compete, collaborate, innovate, and experience gaming technology firsthand.
Explore Gaming LabsWHY WE PLAYTalent is everywhere.
Talent is everywhere.
Access should be, too.
BCGA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in May 2020 with the mission to provide students in digital deserts and deserving communities with education, resources, and career opportunities in the gaming and technology industries.
Education. Careers. Scholarships. Mentorship. Gaming & Innovation Labs. Five connected ways BCGA Foundation helps students turn their interests into skills, relationships and opportunities.
ROOTED IN HBCU EXCELLENCE
A national movement, built campus by campus.
From coast to coast, BCGA Foundation turns HBCU campuses into launchpads for the innovation economy.
ROOTED IN HBCU EXCELLENCE
Explore our schoolsConnected by possibility.
A national network. A personal connection on campus.
THE STUDENT JOURNEY
From first spark to next chapter.
Your path is yours. We help you take the next step.
Discover & connect
Find your community through campus programs, events and the BCGA Foundation network.
Find your campusTHIS IS WHAT IMPACT LOOKS LIKE
View the galleryReal people. Shared experiences.
Step inside the workshops, campus visits and conversations.
VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY
“Super great opportunity, and all of the panelists were really helpful and interesting! Thank you again to all of the panelists and organizers.”
Isabella Franklin
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FROM THE LAB TO THE MAIN STAGE
Where competition becomes career.
Through tournaments, campus programs and industry experiences, BCGA Foundation helps students build skills and explore education and career pathways.
THE STORY KEEPS GROWING
Explore all news & mediaBCGA Foundation in the news.
The people, ideas and possibilities shaping what comes next.
News
More young women seek careers in booming video game industry
Coverage summary: CBS46 explored how esports participation was helping young women in Georgia consider careers in animation, game development and technology.
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HBCUs
'This Is Our Moment to Be Ahead of the Curve': What Esports Could Mean for HBCUs
Coverage summary: Complex explored how HBCU esports initiatives can connect competition, campus learning and industry partnerships with a wider range of careers.
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HBCUs
Esports leagues growing on HBCU campuses
HBCU campuses are exploring competitive gaming, esports management and industry partnerships as pathways into gaming and technology careers.
Read the storyLET'S BUILD WHAT'S NEXT
Your next move matters.
Bring your talent. Bring your vision. Be part of BCGA Foundation.