National Geographic HBCU Media Scholarship Program
The National Geographic Content HBCU Media Scholarship Program serves as a real-world experience to help guide, expose, and grant access into the factual entertainment industry. Our mission is to help future storytellers who have a passion for telling stories across all content platforms gain opportunities and build relationships that will heighten their perspectives about the industry. Each recipient receives a financial tuition award, a spot in the immersive program at the National Geographic campus in Washington, DC, and a six-month mentorship with a National Geographic executive.
Program description
- One-week immersion program
- Six month mentorship
- Professional development through The Walt Disney Company / UNCF Enhanced Corporate Scholars Program
- One-time $5,000 award, eligible for renewal during senior year
Candidate requirements
- Open to both rising juniors and rising seniors
- Majoring in media/communications or interested in creative storytelling
- Interested in creating gripping, factual stories
- Passionate about the planet and interested in working in a collaborative and inclusive environment
- No minimum GPA required
- Must be enrolled in/attending one of the following schools:
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Delaware State University
- Norfolk State University
- Howard University
- Fort Valley State University
- Morgan State University