Who Can Apply: The goals of The Walt Disney UNCF Scholars Program are to help create a diverse pipeline of college-educated professionals poised to assume careers in the entertainment industry in a variety of business areas, and to help increase the number of underrepresented talent employed in the entertainment industry through the summer internship experience. Juniors selected will receive a scholarship up to $5,000 eligible for renewal during senior year and a potential opportunity for a paid internship working directly with The Walt Disney Company during Summer 2025.
- Junior enrolled 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 his/her career goals in the entertainment industry
- Students must be available for the full length of the 2025 summer internship, if offered.
Deadline: October 1, 2024
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000F81jWYAR