2024-2025 The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program

SUMMARY:
The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program is providing both scholarships and internships to high-achieving underrepresented students across the country. This program offers career readiness tools to assist students in achieving their goals in the entertainment industry through experiential learning, internship, and mentorship with The Walt Disney Company.

AWARD:
$5000.00

DEADLINES:
October 1, 2024
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Enrolled as a junior full-time at a four-year college or university
Students must have an interest in off-camera careers in media and entertainment within all businesses of The Walt Disney Company, such as Disney Entertainment (includes Television and Studios), ESPN, Disney Experiences (includes Parks and Resorts)
Students must complete a 500-word essay outlining their career goals in the entertainment industry
Students must be available for the full length of the 2025 summer internship, if offered
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
One-time $5,000 scholarship award, eligible for renewal during senior year
Potential opportunity for paid summer internship at The Walt Disney Company (June – August)
Includes housing and relocation assistance
Mentorship provided by multiple mentors throughout the program
Ongoing professional development programming, in conjunction with UNCF
Assistance exploring early career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company upon successful completion of the program and graduation