Built to Give Back
The esports industry doesn’t just need better businesses — it needs a stronger ecosystem around them. The ESTA Foundation exists to invest in the parts of this industry that don’t show up on a balance sheet: education for the next generation, financial support for professionals in need, and community programs that make esports a better place to build a career. Every dollar goes back into the people and programs that will carry this industry forward.
Four initiatives. One goal — invest in the people behind esports.
A structured learning program built for the business side of esports. Esports Academy covers event management, sponsorships, strategy, and industry fundamentals — giving professionals and newcomers alike the knowledge to build real careers in this space. Our first online course, Esports 101, is open for enrollment now.
Enroll in Esports Academy →Not everyone can afford the education that gets them into esports. This fund provides financial aid for students and aspiring professionals pursuing careers across the industry — from competitive operations to event management to content creation. If you're building a career in esports, we want to help you get there.
Support the Scholarship Fund →The industry takes care of its own. The Level Up Fund provides direct financial support, health and wellness resources, and emergency assistance to esports community members in need. Your contributions make a real, tangible difference in someone's life.
Support the Level Up Fund →The Impact Fund supports charitable initiatives that strengthen the esports ecosystem — promoting inclusivity, advancing ethical standards, and investing in the community programs that make this industry more welcoming and sustainable for everyone.
The ESTA Foundation invests in education, careers, and community — because the future of esports depends on the people we lift up today.