The Walt Disney Company and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing students. This is according to The Walt Disney Company.
What's Happening:
- The 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars from four-year institutions across the country have been announced.
- This includes many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- These students will be awarded a $5,000 annual scholarship and a paid summer internship with the Walt Disney Company that will start in May.
- Not only that, but these students will also receive mentorship opportunities and have assistance in securing possible full-time roles with Disney once they graduate.
- Students that have internships that require them to work on site will be provided with help for housing and relocation.
- The 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars join the growing number of students that are supported by this program.
- It is designed to nurture rising black talent and help those wanting a degree in finance, human resources, legal, production/media, and technology.
- "Disney’s longstanding relationship with UNCF, including our collaboration on this scholarship program, is an important part of our efforts to reimagine tomorrow by amplifying underrepresented voices and untold stories," said Disney Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton. "For more than 75 years, UNCF has helped generations of students claim a brighter future. Together, we’re carrying on this proud legacy, ensuring promising students are supported in their education and connected with Disney mentors and career opportunities."
- In 2021, the Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars program announced that they are supported by a $1 million commitment from Disney that will be used to help students over a three-year period.
- The company wants to expand on the $1.5 million scholarship program that was announced in 2019.
- They continue to build on their support for UNCF with a $1 million commitment in 2015.
- Students that are chosen are mentored by Disney cast members.
- This is an initiative established in 2020 to extend the company's existing engagement with HBCUs.
- This organization highlighted Disney's support and has led to mini film careers as well as the endeavors of Pixar and Lucasfilm.
- There are pathways for students working towards degrees in computer science and engineering.
The 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars:
- Montaz Dennis: Alabama State University Radio/Television Communications
- DaMonee Eaton: Arizona State University Sociology
- Daaiyah Fogle : Claflin University Mass Communications
- Zachary Bell: Florida A&M University Business Administration
- Adeola Adedeji: Howard University Marketing
- Alyse Dees: Howard UniversityArchitecture
- Morgan Phillips: Howard University Human Development
- Alana Matthew: Howard University Journalism
- Saniya Myers: Montclair State University Business Administration
- Sierra Bille: New York University Politics and Global Liberal Studies: Politics, Rights & Development
- Maureen Zeufack: New York University Media, Culture, and Communication
- Mikhaila Estwick: North Carolina State University Zoology
- Gabrielle Grant: Savannah State University Marine Science
- Tania Smith: Spelman College Economics
- Ezigbo Ugochukwu: St. Cloud State University Computer Science
- Alasia Gordon: The Cleveland Institute of Art Animation
- Erin Davis: The Savannah College of Art and Design Film and Television
- Aliyah Lynch: UNC Greensboro Marketing
- Ciera Walker: University of Georgia Journalism
- Janet Majekodunmi: University of Pittsburgh Computer Science
- Jordan Britt: Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering