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NIU Esports
Donate to the NIU Esports Scholarship Fund and Support our Student Esports Athletes!

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Students in the NIU Esports program exemplify the Huskie spirit in everything they do. Through teamwork and dedication, they practice and play nearly every day of the week, always performing at their best to represent NIU in the Esports Collegiate Conference. While the students in our program come from a wide variety of personal and academic backgrounds; they share a passion to accomplish their common goal - being the best they can be. They learn valuable skills related to teamwork, cooperation and competition - skills that will assist them after they leave NIU and pursue their professional careers.


Some find themselves at a crossroads where they must make a choice between getting a part-time job to finance their education and being a collegiate esports athlete. Your generous support of the NIU Esports Scholarship Fund recognizes our students' hard work and dedication and helps ease their financial burden. Our program is not supported by tuition dollars or student fees. Your donation really matters to our students!

We appreciate your support of the NIU Esports Scholarship Fund during Huskies United!


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About NIU Esports 

The NIU Esports program provides a collaborative space for students to build their community. They find friends, discover common ground, and practice valuable life skills. We believe in building community, promoting healthy gaming practice, and supporting new technologies in learning and research.

$300,000
Huskies United Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 1,500 total gifts to any area are made during Huskies United, a $300,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
$7,145
NIU Alumni Association Board Recent Graduate Challenge
The NIU Alumni Association Board of Directors is challenging recent NIU graduates (2013-2022) to donate during Huskies United. When 30 graduates from the classes of 2013-2022 donate during Huskies United, it will unlock their combined gift of $7,145 to the Northern Fund.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$250
Esports Warrior Challenge
In recognition of the warrior spirit that exists in all of our varsity students, when we receive ten gifts of $25+, Sam Guerrero will give an additional $250
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$100,000
Huskies United Leadership Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 50 Leadership Society level gifts of $1,000 or more are made during Huskies United, a $100,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Dr. Rena Cotsones Esports Scholar Challenge
Dr. Rena Cotsones, Chief Engagement Officer, recognizes the dedication of our NIU Esports student athletes and wants to inspire others to invest in them. When 10 gifts are made to the NIU Esports Scholarship Fund, it will unlock her gift of $1,000 into our totals.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
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