The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)

PROGRAMME PROFILE

At a glance

Associated institution

Carnegie Mellon University

Destination

United States

Format & duration

Varies by activity · Varies by session

Age / stage

Age: You must be 16 years of age by June 26, 2027.

Type

Enrichment camp

Information year

2027

Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately

Learning and approach

• The six-week academy opens with two intensive teaching weeks and moves into game production. Its development methods draw on the university's graduate Entertainment Technology programme.

Eligibility and international applicants

Eligibility includes age 16 or older at the start, current high-school grade 10 or 11 at application.

Dates and costs

PROVIDER INFORMATION

Details from the provider

Grade and age

• Age: You must be 16 years of age by June 26, 2027. Official source ↗
• Be at least 16 years old by the program start date. Official source ↗

Eligibility

• Eligibility includes age 16 or older at the start, current high-school grade 10 or 11 at application. Official source ↗

Application materials

• The application checklist lists unofficial transcript, recommendation material, application essay. Optional items include standardised test scores. Official source ↗
• Items listed in the application instructions: school transcript, recommendation. Official source ↗

Session dates

• Program Length: June 26 to August 7, 2027. Official source ↗

Application and payment dates

• The 2027 scholarship deadline is February 1; the regular application deadline is March 1. Official source ↗

Fees and inclusions

• 2026 fees in US dollars: six residential weeks $13,746. Application fee $75 and enrolment deposit $800. Official source ↗

Academic programme

• The six-week academy opens with two intensive teaching weeks and moves into game production. Its development methods draw on the university's graduate Entertainment Technology programme. Official source ↗
• Learning activities listed by the programme: oral presentations, final presentation, group projects, team projects. Official source ↗

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Fit and preparation

Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.

Official sources and verification

• Official source 1 ↗www.cmu.edu

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