Game
Design
Is for

Artists Storytellers Coders Leaders Engineers  Musicians Innovators Entrepreneurs Team Players Problem Solvers Collaborators Visionaries Thinkers  Builders Dreamers

Game
Changers
Start Here.

Urban Arts is a national nonprofit that teaches digital game design as a pathway to college and career, offering free classes for students and professional development for teachers to open doors in STEM and the arts.

For Students​

Game design classes, mentoring, and college support in NYC or online—free to eligible high school students.

For Teachers and Schools

Professional development, innovative curriculum, and resources in computer science and game design education.

For Partners​

A variety of creative options to support Urban Arts and create life-changing opportunities for our students.

By the
Numbers

college scholarships earned since 2017
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college admission for seniors
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student games published online
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Meet Students & Alumni

Xander T.

Alum, Class of 2028, Champlain College

Seanna F.

The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice

Ziggy B.

Jason M-S.

Park Slope Collegiate

Djuensie C.

Brooklyn Technical High School

Aurora W.

STAR Early College

Malik H.

Art & Technology High School

Soraya M.

Gramercy Arts High School

Bam B.

The High School of Fashion Industries

Gabrielle J.

Brooklyn Technical High School

$100M Future

Urban Arts is igniting a bold movement to revolutionize access to higher education for underrepresented youth—our 100% to College, $100M in Scholarships by 2030 campaign. As the nation’s premier nonprofit teaching digital game design as a pathway to college and career, we’ve already transformed lives, helping our students earn an astounding $25 million in scholarships since 2017. Now, we’re scaling our impact, making an exponential leap to ensure every Urban Arts senior not only gains college admission but secures the funding to thrive. This is more than a goal—it’s a gamechanger. By 2030, we will unlock $100 million in scholarships, breaking down financial barriers and opening doors to futures filled with possibility. Join us as we level the playing field, empower the next generation of innovators, and create a legacy of equity and opportunity in STEM.

Partners