National Geographic Content Scholarship Program
National Geographic has been inspiring the explorer in everyone for 138 years through factual, groundbreaking, and entertaining storytelling that fosters a deeper connection to our world. We know that great storytelling sparks curiosity, relevance, authenticity, and offers varied perspectives. National Geographic pushes the boundaries of what we already know.
The National Geographic Content Scholarship is a competitive program aimed at giving students an opportunity to explore careers with the world’s premiere factual storytelling and media company. Available to juniors and seniors, recipients will receive a monetary award of $5,000 and an opportunity to participate in a virtual immersion program. During this immersion program, students will participate in six (6) virtual sessions to take them from the Development process to the Marketing process for National Geographic content that spans across all content platforms – TV, magazine, digital and social. Recipients will also be assigned a mentor from National Geographic, who will continue to work with them to help guide their entry into the workforce. They will learn about our varied businesses that bring the National Geographic brand to consumers worldwide.
Scholarship Benefits
- One-time monetary award of $5,000
- Virtual immersion program with National Geographic creative teams
- National Geographic Executive mentor
Candidate requirements
- Class Year: Juniors & Seniors
- Majors: We encourage all who are majoring in media/communications or are interested in creative storytelling to apply.
Target Schools (must attend one of these ten):
- Howard University
- University of the District of Columbia
- Gallaudet University
- Morgan State University
- Bowie State University
- Georgetown University
- American University
- George Mason University
- Prince George’s Community College
- Marymount University
Application link coming soon