MSI has been named the official PC hardware partner of Intel Inspires, an event dedicated to providing unique opportunities for the next generation of esports athletes. The company is also sponsoring a giveaway of the powerful GL65 gaming laptop, along with a scholarship for college students.

According to MSI, anyone who participates in Intel Inspires will "have exposure to colleges, universities, and industry professionals. The connections forged at Intel Inspires may lead to valuable industry relationships and to university and college scholarships."

This year, Intel Inspires held various events for League of Legends, Fortnite, and Rocket League. Throughout October, players would compete for a place in the Invitational, which took place last week on November 14 and November 15. Over $250,000 in scholarships was up for grabs, and more than 500 scouts were in attendance. Anyone interested in Intel Inspires can learn more about how to sign up on its official website.

"Intel Inspires provides opportunities for youth gamers to improve their future, and this has been achieved far beyond our hopes for this first event. Over 7,000 youth gamers have particiapted for their shot at a better future through scholarships and recruitment," said Victor Suski, Director of College for BoomTV. "The support of a brand like MSI has been critical to this success. Not only is MSI a world leading gaming brand, but its values align with this initiative - a commit to helping gamers pursue excellence and achieve their dreams."

To celebrate the partnership between MSI and Intel Inspires, the company is giving away an MSI GL65 laptop. You don't have to be a professional esports athlete to register, either – just follow this link and choose one of nine different ways to enter the raffle.

MSI is also holding an impressive Black Friday promotion, cutting the prices of many of its most popular products. The GS66 Stealth, GF65 Thin, and Modern 14 are all available at hundreds of dollars off MSRP. Some of the sales won't kick off until late next week, so check back often to see what's in stock. For a full list of deals, check out MSI's website.

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