The 2024 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Have Been Named
The Walt Disney Company and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) have announced the 2024 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars. These winners represent high-achieving students from colleges across the country, including many historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
The Corporate Scholars will receive financial support, internship opportunities, and mentorship.
According to Disney, the company has worked with UNCF since 2015 to provide a voice for diverse storytellers and innovators. The goal of the partnership is to create a pipeline of Black talent that can help shape the future of the entertainment industry.
In 2021, Disney launched the Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars program, which has since expanded to include financial support and create pathways that focus on specific fields and skills.
“The Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars program continues to provide talented college students an opportunity to expand their personal and professional skills,” said Tinisha Agramonte, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We sincerely hope this experience helps every student excel, hone their craft, and go on to achieve great success in their chosen careers.”
Four Unique Opportunities
This year, in conjunction with Landscape, National Geographic, and FX, students will be able to start their careers on one of Dsiney’s global platforms. These paths include:
Rhoden Fellowship- This one-year sports journalism internship with Andscape focuses on training aspiring African American journalists from HBCUs.
National Geographic Content Scholarship Program- Founded in 2021, this program gives the next generation of factual storytellers at HBCUs access, opportunity, and exposure to the National Geographic brand. In the six-part program, the scholars are paired with a National Geographic mentor.
FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship- This internship honors the legacy of John Singleton. These scholarships look to “encourage and empower the next generation of fearless storytellers.”
The Walt Disney Company / UNCF Enchanted Corporate Scholars Program- This program not only allows scholars to apply for internships but also provides professional development and mentorship.
A Success Story
The selected scholars will not only be awarded a renewable annual scholarship, but they will also get the opportunity to apply for paid internships at The Wall Disney Company.
“The Walt Disney Company/UNCF Corporate Scholars program has been a transformative force in my life, infusing my professional path with a profound sense of purpose and community. Through unwavering support, mentorship, and a network that has always felt like family, the program has not only propelled my professional dreams but has left an impact that will resonate throughout my career,” said Ashley Meeks who was a 2021 UNCF Enchanted Corporate Scholar.
This Year’s Winners
This year’s Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars are:
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
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