The Game Lab Competition, scholarships for excellence, school visits, original content: we develop programs and contents that put young people in contact with professionals who have chosen a career in the video game industry. Learn more about our initiatives aiming to inspire them to achieve their dreams in science and technology and turn their passion into expertise.
Ubisoft Game Lab Competition
Level: University
Students have 10 weeks to deliver a playable video game prototype that follows the theme, guidelines, and constraints given by a jury of Ubisoft professionals. Each team can count on the support of two mentors from Ubisoft studios in Montreal, Quebec City and Saguenay. At the end of the competition, the jury selects winners in various categories and awards $22,000 in scholarships. Moreover, Ubisoft guarantees at least 10 internships or job opportunities to participants in the competition.
Visit the Ubisoft Game Lab Competition page to learn more about this competition.
CTRL+F: the techno balado for connected children
Level: primary
CTRL+F is a series of podcasts on themes surrounding science and technology. The series consists of six short episodes for youth aged 8 to 12 and their parents.
*To listen to the podcasts, take a look at the page CTRL+F, le balado techno pour enfants connectés (in french only)
School visits
Level: Highschool and Cegep
While waiting to be able to welcome school groups back to the studio, we have adapted our visit format to offer a complete virtual experience. To obtain the kit, visit the school visits page.
Scholarships
Level: University
Ubisoft’s scholarship program aims to encourage the most talented students from nine universities across Quebec along their academic path in STEM-related fields. Each year, Ubisoft offers $75,000 in scholarships, half of which is reserved for female students. Once a year, Ubisoft invites the recipients to the Montreal studio to meet employees and discuss the many different programming specialities.
Ubisoft Days
Level: University
Every year, a team of Ubisoft Montreal employees made up of recruiters and programmers visits Quebec’s engineering faculties to meet students and hold conferences on technological issues. It is an opportunity for students to learn more about the technology used at Ubisoft and find internship opportunities in computer science and software engineering.
Paid internships
Level: University
The studio offers numerous paid internships within its production teams all year long. Internships are veritable launching pads for careers, as they offer the chance for interns to perfect their expertise and develop a network within the largest video game studio in the world.
Parterships with student clubs
Level: University
In order to find future talents, Ubisoft works closely with students, professors, and students clubs, such as women in engineering committees, to provide clarity and guidance to students who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM fields. Learn more by reading this interview.
Want to find out more about the program? See all our initiatives on the Ubisoft Education page. You can also find all our latest news on Ubisoft Education’s Facebook and Instagram pages.