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$5,625 NBCUniversal Scholarship for Enhancing Disability Representation in Media

April 26, 2024

Background: The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship awards eight scholarships to students with disabilities who aim to enhance disability representation in media, communications, or entertainment. These scholarships, each worth $5,625, are available for high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students planning to pursue careers in these industries during Fall 2024.


Eligibility:

🎓 High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with disabilities 🦽
📺 Pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries 🎥
📚 Enrolled in college or university for Fall 2024 🍂

Requirements:

📄 Resume
📜 Unofficial transcript from current college or university
📝 Three (3) 300-word essays (topics provided in “APPLY HERE” link below)
💌 One (1) letter of recommendation from professor, advisor, or mentor (send directly to scholarship@aapd.com titled “(First and Last Name) – 2024 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship”)
🎨 Additional portfolio of creative work (optional)

Scholarship Amount: 

💸 (8) $5,625

Deadline:

🗓️ 5/8/24


APPLY HERE


 

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