Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
African American students who are full-time college juniors at a four-year accredited U.S. institution with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated interest in a career with The Walt Disney Company or in the entertainment industry may apply through UNCF.
The Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program provides a $5,000 scholarship, a paid Disney summer internship, mentorship from Disney professionals, and career readiness support. The scholarship is renewable during the senior year.
Complete the online application through UNCF's scholarship portal, submit a 500-word essay on your entertainment career goals, and provide transcripts and any additional documentation UNCF requires. Selected students may be invited to interviews.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Online UNCF scholarship portal application
- 500-word essay on entertainment career goals
- Transcripts
- Any additional documentation required by UNCF
- Description of extracurricular activities, honors, and awards
- Online application form submission
- Rising junior status (per official page)
- Full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year institution
- Demonstrated financial need
- Description of extracurricular activities, honors, and awards
- Selected students may be invited to interviews.
- Includes a paid Disney summer internship, mentorship, and career-readiness support.
- Scholarship is renewable during the senior year.