Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, launched in May 2025 at The University of Akron, is back for 2026 with new applications open for aspiring content creators. Created to provide streamers with resources, housing, and tech support, the program attracts a diverse group from micro-influencers to established digital stars. Cenat, who personally funded the initiative alongside brand partnerships, selected over 120 creators from a competitive pool of more than one million applicants for its inaugural run, which generated impressive engagement, including 27 million hours viewed on Twitch.

Kai Cenat, a top streamer with over 20 million followers on Twitch and $8.5 million in earnings last year, leverages his platform to elevate fellow creators through Streamer University. For the 2026 cycle, the program has expanded its roles to include Students eager to learn, Professors ready to teach their expertise, and Club Directors to lead creative groups. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, authorized to travel in the U.S., and submit a short video detailing their passion and ambitions for joining the program.

The initiative offers more than just education; it fosters collaboration, a key growth factor for creators. Alumni from last year’s Streamer University included notable names like ExtraEmily, Brooklyn Frost, India Love, and FunnyMike, with streaming group AMP members, such as Agent 00, teaching monetization strategies. Brandy Merriweather, a publicist familiar with Gen Z creators, highlighted that Cenat’s approach is uniquely supportive because he shares his audience and resources to amplify others, rather than just building his own platform.

To apply, creators can visit streameruniversity.com and submit their applications under one of the three tiers. Accepted participants will receive detailed onboarding instructions. Streamer University emphasizes passion, creativity, and potential as key criteria and encourages collaboration among attendees, including possible returnees from prior cohorts. This program offers a significant opportunity for video content creators to sharpen their skills, grow communities, and access mentorship from some of the top names in the streaming world.