Areas We Support

Next Play Youth Foundation helps youth ages 7–17 access esports, STEM education, digital learning, and leadership development by providing scholarships and financial assistance for eligible programs delivered by approved community partners.

Scholarship funding may support participation in competitive or recreational esports, coding and digital creativity, technology education, media and content creation, engineering, and other approved STEM enrichment opportunities.

Next Play provides access through funding. Program instruction, coaching, training, and curriculum are provided by participating schools, organizations, and approved community partners.

Leadership & Personal Development

Next Play Youth Foundation supports access to programs that promote leadership, teamwork, accountability, communication, and personal development.

Through scholarships and financial assistance, Next Play helps remove financial barriers so youth can participate in positive, structured opportunities delivered by approved community partners.

Scholarships for Families in Need

We provide financial assistance to help families access eligible esports, STEM, leadership, and digital learning programs offered by approved partners.

No child should miss an opportunity because of cost.

Scholarship awards may include partial or full program support, short-term or extended assistance, based on student need, program eligibility, and available foundation funding.

Partner Support Requests

Next Play Youth Foundation may also provide financial or resource support to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that provide youth-focused esports, STEM, leadership, or digital learning opportunities.

What Partners May Request

• Equipment funding for eligible youth programs
• Program or curriculum funding
• Sponsored student participation
• Funding toward eligible instructional or coaching costs
• Support for community-based youth initiatives

How Partners Apply

Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations may submit a request describing the youth they serve, the program or initiative, and the assistance requested. Requests are reviewed based on mission alignment, anticipated youth impact, eligibility, and available funding.

Community Impact

Next Play Youth Foundation works with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to expand access to esports, STEM, leadership, and digital learning opportunities.

By supporting eligible programs and reducing financial barriers, we help more young people participate in meaningful opportunities within their communities.

Who Can Apply?

Scholarships are available for youth ages 7–17 seeking financial assistance to participate in eligible esports, STEM, leadership, or digital learning programs through approved partners.