NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by League of United Latin American Citizens

Description
**Purpose and target audience**
The NBCUniversal Media Scholarship Program supports outstanding Latino undergraduates enrolled at U.S. post‑secondary institutions who demonstrate an interest in the media and entertainment industry. It is designed to encourage careers in media by reducing financial barriers and recognizing academic achievement and potential. The program is national in scope and awards multiple scholarships each year to qualified candidates.

Key takeaways:
- Targets undergraduate Latino students in U.S. post‑secondary institutions
- Focuses on students with interest in media and entertainment
- National program intended to reduce financial barriers and recognize achievement

Eligibility
**Who is eligible to apply**
Applicants must be enrolled full‑time as a college sophomore or junior at an accredited U.S. college or university and at least 18 years old. Applicants must meet a minimum cumulative GPA threshold and have legal status permitting work in the U.S. without future sponsorship. The program welcomes students from any major, so long as they express interest in the media and entertainment field.

Key takeaways:
- Must be a full‑time sophomore or junior at an accredited U.S. institution
- Age 18 or older required
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent)
- U.S. citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, or authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- All majors eligible; interest in media/entertainment expected

Award Value and Disbursement
**Amount, schedule, and continuance conditions**
Each national scholarship award is $5,000, issued in two equal disbursements of $2,500 in the fall and $2,500 in the spring. Scholarships are non‑renewable beyond the single award. To receive the spring disbursement, recipients must remain enrolled full‑time and meet the program’s academic standards after the fall semester.

Key takeaways:
- Award = $5,000 per recipient
- Paid in two installments: $2,500 (fall) and $2,500 (spring)
- Scholarship is non‑renewable after the award year
- Continued full‑time enrollment and academic standing required for spring payment

Use of Funds and Payment Process
**How awards are applied and administered**
Scholarship checks are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and deposited in the student’s name. The institution acts as custodian and applies funds toward tuition, mandatory academic fees, and required educational materials, consistent with the program’s purpose. The school disburses any remaining eligible funds following its standard policies.

Key takeaways:
- Funds sent to institution, deposited in recipient’s name
- Allocated toward tuition, academic fees, and required books/materials
- School is custodian and disburses funds in line with institutional policies

Application Requirements and Deadline
**Required materials and submission window**
Applicants must complete the online application and submit supporting documents by the stated deadline for the applicable cycle. Required materials include a college transcript showing cumulative GPA, three letters of recommendation with contact details for each referee, and a resume. The cited deadline for this cycle was Friday, July 7, 2023; applicants should confirm the current year’s deadline before applying.

Key takeaways:
- Apply via the online application portal
- Required documents: transcript, three recommendation letters (with phone/email), and resume
- Confirm the current application deadline (example given: July 7, 2023)

Administration and History of the Award
**Sponsorship and program administration**
The scholarship is sponsored by NBCUniversal and administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC). LNESC handles application processing, recipient selection logistics, and disbursement coordination with campuses. The program is positioned as part of NBCUniversal’s efforts to support diversity and development of Latino talent in media.

Key takeaways:
- Sponsored by NBCUniversal
- Administered by LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC)
- Program supports development of Latino talent for the media and entertainment industry