Impact for the Scholarship Holder
Passive Income: By renting out their account or cards, the scholarship holder receives passive income by allowing other players to use their resources. While the profit may be shared with the scholarship holder, the scholarship holder's share typically covers the value of their investment.
Resource Optimization: Cards and assets that the scholarship holder does not use can produce profit, rather than sitting idle. Over time, this can generate returns on investment, especially in special event seasons or tournaments.
Risks and Management Efforts: The scholarship holder must ensure that the scholarship holder has sufficient knowledge to generate good results and meet established goals. Managing scholarship holders can involve some dedication to constant monitoring and communication, as well as assessing risks in case of non-compliance.
Impact on Scholarship Holders (Academic)
Access to Valuable Resources: Scholarship holders can play in higher leagues or access valuable cards, without having to make the initial investment, allowing them to improve their skills and obtain rewards they would not otherwise have.
Experience and Training: The game becomes a learning path in aspects such as strategy, deck building, and gameplay analysis. In addition, they can gain experience that allows them to progress in the game universe and, in some cases, generate additional income.
Commitment and Goals* The scholarship holder must maintain a certain level of performance to keep the scholarship, which can be a commitment. For some, this represents an opportunity for development, but for others, an additional pressure if they fail to meet the objectives.
Impact on the Splinterlands Ecosystem
Community Expansion: Scholarships attract new players who may not have entered the game on their own, which increases the player base and generates more activity in the community.
Sustainable Economic Dynamics: The scholarship system promotes card and asset turnover, which can benefit the game's economy. However, if the number of scholarships is excessive, it could impact the value of certain rewards or cause inflation in the domestic market.
Strengthening Competitiveness: Scholarship recipients bring greater competition in tournaments and rankings, which makes the game more challenging and attractive, especially if scholarship recipients advance and become active and independent players over time.
Is It Worth Having Scholarship Recipients?
For many scholarship recipients, the scholarship system can be profitable in the long run, especially if the game remains popular and maintains a stable economy. However, success depends largely on clear communication and a fair reward structure that encourages scholarship recipient engagement.
For a successful scholarship system, it is recommended to:
Split Profit Fairly: Ensuring that both receive an equitable benefit helps maintain scholarship recipient motivation.
Set Realistic Goals: Define clear performance objectives that the scholarship recipient can meet without feeling pressured.
Offer Support and Training: Provide guidance, advice, and resources to help the scholarship recipient meet and eventually exceed the game's standards.
This type of structure can contribute to a positive relationship that fosters scholarship recipient loyalty and commitment, while benefiting the scholarship recipient's investment. While scholarships have risks, proper management and good practices can make the experience rewarding for everyone in the Splinterlands universe.