Your road to GDC 2027 starts here
Xsolla Scholarship Program helps 75 talented developers get to GDC 2027 in San Francisco (March 1-5, 2027) and make the most of it.
Each recipient receives:
🎟️ A GDC Festival Pass
🏨 Four nights at selected hotel
☕ An Invitation to the Xsolla Scholarship Luncheon
💼 Access to Xsolla events and networking sessions
🎁 Exclusive swag and developer perks
Who can apply:
emerging developers and small independent studios with a game in active development, from early concept to near release. Winners will be announced in January 2027.
Before You Begin — Please Confirm Your Eligibility
I am 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
My core team consists of 10 or fewer full-time members.
My studio/team has shipped no more than one (1) commercial game to date.
My studio does not have an active publishing agreement with a major publisher.
The submitted project has not and will not be commercially released before or during GDC 2027 (including Early Access or paid public beta).
I have not previously received a travel scholarship from Xsolla for any events.
I am able to provide a working playable build and recorded gameplay footage.
I hold a valid passport and am eligible (or able to obtain a visa independently) to travel to San Francisco, California, for GDC 2027 (March 1–5, 2027).
If you cannot confirm all of the above, you are not eligible for this scholarship.
Each Xsolla package has a GDC Festival Pass and four (4) nights of hotel accommodation in San Francisco.
Please note: travel, meals, and any personal expenses not expressly stated are the sole responsibility of the scholarship recipient. This information is provided for transparency only and does not represent a cash prize or contest value.
