Watchfire Announces Scholarship for High School Content Creators

On high school campuses across the nation, sports and technology are converging, and creative minds are emerging. Watchfire is again celebrating the videoboard content crafted by students through its fifth annual Fired Up Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes outstanding creativity demonstrated by students in developing videos and graphics for use on a Watchfire sports display during live events. The selected recipient will receive $500 in financial assistance and must be a graduating high school senior. Submissions will be accepted until March 15, 2024.

Jim Bradford, Sports Market Manager at Watchfire, expressed enthusiasm for students transitioning from content consumers to creators. “We call student operations and content creators Trailblazers because they are the spark to team spirit. They have the power to fire up fans and athletes.”

He remarked, “It's more than a scholarship. It's a nod to the young storytellers who transform a video scoreboard into a memory maker… a pride builder… even a career starter. At the heart of our scholarship is a celebration of the brilliant minds shaping the future of sports entertainment. By rewarding students who make content, we champion not just their creativity, but also the community who rally behind that vision.”

Scholarship submissions encompass a range of content types, including videos, animations, static graphics, advertisements, or any material designed to enhance fan engagement. Eligible content must be created by the applicant and displayed on an indoor or outdoor Watchfire sports display between April 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024.

Applicants for the Fired Up Scholarship must meet specific criteria, including attending a high school that owns or employs a Watchfire sports display, acceptance or enrollment in an accredited post-secondary educational institution, and maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

For additional details and selection criteria, please visit watchfiresigns.com/firedup.