Code Coven Scholarships

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It's Tara's 40th birthday and to celebrate we're fundraising for 40 Code Coven scholarships for game developers of marginalised genders! All donations will go towards funding scholarships and stipends which will be awarded to students in the form of waiving all class fees or paying them for their time in a Code Coven program.

At Code Coven, we encourage and facilitate honest conversations about hard-hitting topics in order to challenge toxicity in existing work cultures and practices and reflect on ways to turn the tide in our industry. We aim to support marginalised folks to not only emerge as developers but also rise as leaders and entrepreneurs.

We are investing in the next generation of game developers who are going to fundamentally change the industry and each of our students gives us hope. To date, Code Coven directly:

• Supported 150+ underrepresented game developers from 20+ countries
• Built a 150+ strong mentor network
• Created programs valued at over $1.5m USD
• Provided scholarships for BAME/BIPOC developers

40 Code Coven Scholarships

Each Code Coven scholarship and stipend is valued at £1,200 GBP.

All donators will be credited on Code Coven's website and we will post updates whenever possible.

Meet Tara Mustapha

Tara Mustapha (she/her) is an award-winning, seasoned game designer and producer who has shipped over 10 titles in 15+ years. She has worked with Backbone Entertainment, Microsoft, EA and Glow Up Games on titles such as the Skate series, Monster Lab and HBO's Insecure: The Come Up game.

Tara founded Code Coven in 2018, with the aim of making careers in the games industry achievable and nurturing for marginalized communities. She's passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices, and through her educational work seeks to give them the building blocks to make their magic happen. She and Code Coven have recently been recognized for their work by The Game Awards: Future Class, Women in Games Global Awards and MCV/Develop Awards.

Tara goes above and beyond to champion marginalized developers and provide support for those looking to enter the games industry.

“I have never felt so fulfilled, so delighted - it brings me such joy to start seeing people be able to realize themselves and their own capacity. For me, it's that I can see such talent and possibility - and to see people be able to see that in themselves is breath-taking.” - Tara Mustapha (CEO & Founder of Code Coven)