APPLICATION WINDOW: AUGUST 10, 2026, TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2026.
The Global Gaming Women Charitable Education Fund (GGW) provides educational opportunities to women pursuing a career in gaming by providing access to personal and professional development conferences held throughout the year.
This Foundations course consists of two (2) full-day sessions specifically designed for women interested in gathering fundamental skills for career advancement. Foundations focuses on essential areas that support future leadership growth.
APPLICANT CRITERIA
Scholarships for the Foundations Conference are available to women working in the gaming or gaming-adjacent industry who are interested in expanding their knowledge, acquiring leadership skills, and making a positive contribution to the industry.
The following requirements must be met to be considered for a Leadership conference scholarship:
- Any woman in gaming, hospitality, or a gaming-adjacent industry who is currently either in an individual contributor role or new to a management role.
- When prompted, provide your up-to-date LinkedIn profile link, or if you do not have a LinkedIn account, provide your updated resume.
- Applications must be fully completed in order to be considered for a scholarship.
- Applicant’s digital signature will also serve as a commitment of attendance for the full length of the conference.
Please note that attendance to any GGW Educational Conference is only offered via scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the GGW Scholarship Selection Committee, and scholarship funds will be applied towards all conference registration and program fees. Once awarded, this scholarship is not transferable to another person and will be forfeited if you cannot attend.
All travel, lodging, and other expenses are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. By submitting your application, you agree to cover the costs of your travel, lodging, and any other expenses you incur. The conference may be held on casino property, which would require an award recipient to show ID to access the conference. Valid ID and the ability to legally access the conference site may be required.
Scholarship recipients will need to check with their Tax Advisor regarding the tax implications of receipt of the scholarship. This award may be considered a taxable award if recipients are not pursuing a degree.