Apply Now: Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program

Applications for the Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program are open!

The Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program, in partnership with UNCF, is providing high-achieving college students with scholarships and internships designed to prepare them for careers in the entertainment industry.

The program offers career-readiness tools and professional development through experiential learning, mentorship and internship opportunities with The Walt Disney Company during the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Juniors selected for the program will receive a $5,000 scholarship, eligible for renewal during senior year, and a potential paid summer 2026 internship with The Walt Disney Company.

The program’s goal is to create a pipeline of college-educated professionals ready to pursue off-camera careers in media and entertainment across Disney Entertainment, ESPN and Disney Experiences.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a junior enrolled full time at a four-year college or university

• Must demonstrate an interest in off-camera careers in media and entertainment within Disney’s business segments, including Disney Entertainment (television and studios), ESPN and Disney Experiences (parks and resorts)

• Must complete a 500-word essay outlining career goals in the entertainment industry

• Must be available for the full length of the summer 2026 internship, if offered

Program Benefits

• Potential opportunity for a paid summer internship at The Walt Disney Company (June-August 2026)

• Housing and relocation assistance included

• Mentorship from Disney professionals throughout the program

• Ongoing professional development programming in conjunction with UNCF

• Career exploration support and guidance on early career opportunities within Disney following graduation

• One-time $5,000 award, renewable during senior year

Selected scholars are also required to attend the UNCF Student Leadership Conference.

Applications close Oct. 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Interested students must apply through the UNCF site to be considered. For questions, contact disneyenhancedscholars@uncf.org.

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