The world ́s first Pokémon GO Scholarship instituted by a Swedish IT company

This summer Niantic, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo released Pokémon GO which became a worldwide success. The attention revolving the game has revolutionized the gaming world and had the media completely vibrate – it is a fact that this phenomenon has taken the world by storm. The Swedish IT company Consid is now instituting the world ́s first Pokémon GO Scholarship consisting of SEK 30 000, EUR 3165, the scholarship intends to fund a Pokémon GO trip where the fellow will be given the opportunity to travel to any location worldwide and catch his or her desired Pokémon. “The game has created an international community like no other. It generates a new context for millions of people globally. We cannot see any reason not to support this”, says the Brand Manager of the company, Beatrice Carpvik.

This summer Niantic, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo released Pokémon GO which became a worldwide success. The attention revolving the game has revolutionized the gaming world and had the media completely vibrate – it is a fact that this phenomenon has taken the world by storm. The Swedish IT company Consid, which operates with 13 offices across Sweden, now becomes the first in the world to institute the Pokémon GO Scholarship.

The scholarship intends to fund a Pokémon GO trip where the fellow will be given the opportunity to travel to any destination worldwide and catch Pokémon in a new, coveted environment. The chance is also given to, within the scope of the grant, evolve in the game by for instance the purchase of Pokéballs or Lure models. The scholarship of SEK 30 000, EUR 3165, is available for any applicate playing Pokémon GO and lives in Sweden. The application is completed by filling out their very own Pokémon GO CV on Consid ́s Website and submit it by September 30.

Beatrice Carpvik, Brand Manager at Consid, is exalted by the company ́s decision to raise the Pokémon GO Scholarship and hopes for many applicants:
- It does not matter where you go - the Pokémon GO players are everywhere, hence the scholarship should be of great interest.

She also emphasizes the many benefits the game brings:
- There is an incredible number of advantages generated from Pokémon GO – the aspect of the digital revolution triggered by the game, the social aspect and also the fact that Pokémon GO makes people move and activate. It is very positive.

A game that creates contexts – and belonging

Consid stress that they can see clear connections between the influence Pokémon GO has on the world and their company ́s own vision:
- Our vision is to create context in the world through the solutions we develop for our customers. What Niantic, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have created through Pokémon GO goes in line with this. The game has created an international community like nothing else. It generates a new context for millions of people around world and enable people, that without the game probably never would have met to meet and feel a belonging. I am convinced the game adds a tremendous joy and probably cured a lot of loneliness
around the world. Moreover, Pokémon GO has an incredibly progressive technology and illustrate a unique opportunity to make use of an application outdoors. As an IT company in the forefront of digitalization, we see no reason not to support this, says Carpvik.

Five quick questions about Consid ́s Pokémon GO scholarship

What is the purpose of the scholarship?

– The aim is to recognize an individual who stand out a little extra in his or her playing. We want to pay attention to someone who in some way made themselves particularly well deserving of a scholarship like this.

How can I use the scholarship?

– The scholarship intends to fund a Pokémon GO trip where the fellow will be given the opportunity to travel to any destination worldwide and catch Pokémon in a new, coveted environment. The chance is also given to, within the scope of the grant, evolve in the game by for instance the purchase of Pokéballs or Lure models.

Why a Pokémon GO scholarship?

– We can see a clear connection between the game and the values we have as a company. Hence, it felt natural to create a Pokémon GO Scholarship.

Who can apply for the Pokémon GO Scholarship?

- It is available for any applicate playing Pokémon GO. The application is completed by filling out their very own Pokémon GO CV on Consid ́s Website and submit it by September 30. You have to be a Swedish citizen for this Scholarship, although Consid ́s intention is to establish an international Scholarship for anyone to apply if great interest is shown.

Who appoints the fellow?

– The winner is determined by one of Consid appointed jury.

For more information, contact:

Beatrice Carpvik, Brand Manager E-mail: beatrice.carpvik@consid.se Telefon: 0769-43 02 27

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