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Before You Start

Before you apply, please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:

You currently live in the UK and/or have the right to work in the UK
You won’t be in full-time education past August 2026
You come from a working-class or low-income background (see FAQs section for full details)
You are either
- new to the games industry and have not been working full-time in games before
- looking to re-enter the games industry workforce and have not worked in the same role full-time and paid in the games sector previously (e.g. a former programmer wanting to be a community manager is eligible. A student who did a placement at a studio during their studies is eligible. A former full-time programmer with several years of experience on the job looking to re-enter programming positions is not eligible.)

Please note: by completing this form, you consent to us getting in touch with you about the outcomes of the competition or questions about your application.

You currently live in the UK and/or have the right to work in the UK
You won’t be in full-time education past August 2025
You come from a working-class or low-income background (see FAQ section for full details)
You are either
- new to the games industry and have not been working full-time in games before
- looking to re-enter the games industry workforce and have not worked in the same role full-time and paid in the games sector previously (e.g. a former programmer wanting to be a community manager is eligible. A student who did a placement at a studio during their studies is eligible. A former full-time programmer with several years of experience on the job looking to re-enter programming positions is not eligible.)

Please note: by completing this form, you consent to us getting in touch with you about the outcomes of the competition or questions about your application.

Nominate Yourself

Open the Application Form in a separate tab or complete the form below:

Wanted to nominate someone else?

This year, IG50 champions individuals from lower-income or working-class backgrounds. To ensure authenticity, only self-nominations are accepted – this way, we know that applicants are happy to be spotlighted under this initiative and feel they meet the criteria.

If you have someone in mind who you know would be perfect for this, here’s what we recommend you do:

Tell them why! Share specific examples of their impact and skills that you think are worth celebrating.
Offer support – help them draft their application or ask how you can help!
Highlight the benefits – winners gain employability support, industry connections, CV reviews, visibility and more!

Visit our FAQs if either of you need more information.