We’re excited to announce RealityJam Rematch: a live online competition and showcase taking place September 14th and 15th.
We built this event to skip the usual gatekeeping and fast-track new creators straight into games industry careers. We’re awarding 10 full scholarships ($6,000 / £4,750 each) into RealityJam’s 12-month Scion Foundation Program; a $80,000 total prize pool.
Supported by Unity, it’s a paid pre-apprenticeship where you work on our live RPG MMO, 5th Dimension, from day one: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3435630/5th_Dimension/
Key benefits:
- Earn while you learn: 90% revenue share on tradeable in-game assets (up to $10,000/year), plus 50% ad revenue on partner streams
- Certification & pathways: Unity Associate Certification prep, progression into the accredited Adeptus Apprenticeship, plus support launching your own games
- Real industry setup: remote work via Discord/Jira, fully funded bi-annual micro-conferences and game jams
Categories:
- Game Dev: tools, levels, systems, or standalone games built in Unity
- Game Art: 3D models/CG in Blender or Maya
Shortlisted creators pitch live with feedback from industry experts, streamed on Twitch and Steam.
Prize package (10 winners): $8,000 each, course fee ($6,000), conference/game jam travel ($2,000), and direct monetization on 5th Dimension.
To qualify:
- Legal work authorization in the UK or USA
- 600+ XP on Unity Learn
- A portfolio of your work
- Drive to launch a career in game dev
Applications are open now
Apply: realityjam.io/rematch