University of Silicon Valley Offers $15,000 Scholarship for Completing Every Minecraft Advancement
The University of Silicon Valley (USV) has launched an unusual scholarship program that rewards students for mastering video games. Under its new Max Achievement Scholarship, students who complete all 115+ Minecraft advancements can qualify for up to $15,000 per year in scholarship funding. (University of Silicon Valley)
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A Scholarship for Minecraft Players
Rather than focusing solely on grades or athletics, USV says the scholarship recognizes skills developed through challenging video games, including persistence, problem-solving, systems thinking, and creativity.
For Minecraft players, the requirement is straightforward—but far from easy:
- Complete all 115+ Minecraft advancements
- Verify the achievement with screenshots and other requested evidence
- Meet the university’s admission requirements
- Submit a reflection essay connecting the achievement to educational skills
The university says completing every advancement demonstrates comprehensive mastery of the game’s complex systems. (University of Silicon Valley)
Worth Up to $15,000 Per Year
The Minecraft challenge falls under USV’s Legendary Tier, which can award up to $5,000 per academic term, for a total of up to $15,000 annually.
The final scholarship amount depends on several factors, including:
- Achievement difficulty
- Reflection essay
- Academic readiness
Applicants must also be admitted to the University of Silicon Valley and satisfy ongoing eligibility requirements. (University of Silicon Valley)
More Than Just Minecraft
Minecraft isn’t the only game included in the Max Achievement Scholarship.
USV also recognizes achievements from titles such as:
- Terraria
- RuneScape
- World of Warcraft
- Destiny 2
- Hollow Knight
- Factorio
- Genshin Impact
- Dark Souls
- Cities: Skylines
Each game has its own achievement requirements and scholarship tier. (University of Silicon Valley)
Bottom Line
The University of Silicon Valley’s Max Achievement Scholarship offers an unconventional path to financial aid by recognizing gaming accomplishments as evidence of valuable real-world skills. For dedicated Minecraft players who have completed every advancement, those in-game achievements could now help reduce the cost of a college education. (University of Silicon Valley)
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