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Offered by American Association of People with Disability (AAPD)
Are you an incoming or current university student with a disability? Further, are you interested in pursuing a career in the media, communications, or entertainment field? If so, consider applying for the NBCUniversal Tony Coehlo Media Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers eight awards worth $5,625 to applicants to be used for the upcoming school year. The scholarship is named in honor of Tony Coehlo, a former United States Representative from California and the primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The scholarship is offered by the American Association of People with Disabilities, “a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.”
If you’re passionate about working in a media or entertainment-centered field, are an incoming or current university student, and have a disability, we encourage you to apply!
This scholarship is open to current and incoming university students interested in a career in the media, communications, or entertainment field. Applicants must also meet the below eligibility requirements.
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other
Communications, Journalism
Disability
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application in addition to the below application materials. Applicants may also choose to submit an (optional) additional portfolio of their creative work.
900-word essay
Academic transcript
Resume or CV
Letter of Recommendation
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