We’re on a mission to create a more diverse and inclusive games industry

Girls Make Games launched in 2014 with a single summer camp and has since run programs in over 150 cities worldwide, reaching over 23,000 girls. Along our journey of teaching girls ages 8-18, we’ve met many young adults struggling to break into the games industry. Many wish they had attended GMG when they were younger because of the invaluable exposure and experience the program provides.

This is where the Fellowship comes in.

In its 9th year, the Girls Make Games Summer Fellowship provides participants, or "Fellows", an opportunity to give back to the community by teaching & mentoring kids, to get an insider’s view of the industry, plus receive access to exclusive career building opportunities. 

Fellows teach at GMG’s summer camps, and attend exclusive industry & community events

Events are hosted by GMG & partners such as HuMBLe Bundle, PlayStation, Nintendo of America, CRYSTAL Dynamics, Unity, Epic Games, Take-Two, and more! 

Applications for 2025 are now Open!

Click the button below to apply! Check out the Camp Roles Page for more information!

2025 Summer Fellowship Program

Program Details:

  • Locations:

    • Remote: Virtual Summer Camp

    • In-Person: San Francisco Bay Area, Bellevue/Redmond, Raleigh, and Rochester

      • If assigned to location away from home, housing and travel accommodations are provided by GMG as needed.
        Camp total stipend will be $1K + housing/travel assistance.

  • Camp Dates: July 7-25, 2025 (M-F only)

    • Fellows-only events will take place after the summer camp season in Fall 2025-Spring 2026

  • Camp Hours: varies by location, see Camp Roles for more info

  • Ages: 18+, open to all genders;
    Under 18 applicants considered on a case by case basis

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

    • We encourage you to apply as early as possible since we are typically fully staffed by May

  • Please direct any questions to jobs@girlsmakegames.com

Program Perks:

  • Exclusive mentorship opportunities with industry partners

  • Community of industry peers and leaders

  • Exclusive panels and speaker sessions

  • All-Access GDC pass subject to 2025 industry partnerships

  • Stipend: $2000-2200 (Varies by role)

Note: traditionally GMG provides Fellows a Game Developers Conference (GDC) pass. While we cannot guarantee GDC passes every year, we expect to announce GDC Passes at the end of Jan 2026 for all 2025 GMG Fellows ages 18+. (GDC Age requirement is: 18+)

Requirements:

  • Available for the full duration of the GMG’s summer camp program from July 7-25, 2025.

  • Fulfill one of the Camp Roles at camp. Learn more about each role:

  • Complete remote training with GMG in June 2025

  • Legally authorized to work in the US (US citizen / resident, International: OPT or CPT)

    • Applicants based outside US can apply for Virtual positions

  • 18 years of age or older by July 7, 2025

    • Applicants under 18 will be considered for Junior positions on a case by case basis.

  • For in-person only: Fellows must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination in order to participate.

A strong candidate will demonstrate 2 or more of the following:

  • Enthusiasm for GMG’s mission & empowering the next generation

  • Experience in leadership / management roles

  • Experience teaching or mentoring kids under 18

  • Game development or technical experience (programming, design, writing, art, music etc)

  • Community service record

  • Interest in education / video games / technology

  • Eagerness to engage & instruct kids in an online setting