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Scholarship Summary
Students interested in applying for Walt Disney World sponsored scholarships must demonstrate competency in the areas of theme park knowledge, cinematography knowledge, and company history, like the origin of Mickey Mouse. Scholarships will be divided into tiers based on a student's performance during the assessment period. Tiers will be identified as the following:
- Keys to the Kingdom
- Magical Expedition
- Fantasy Explorer
Scholarship Details
Scholarships are available based on merit as defined by performance on the assessment benchmarks. These are one-time awarded scholarships and are not eligible for renewal.
| Scholarship Tier | Amount |
|---|---|
| Keys to the Kingdom | $7,500 |
| Magical Expedition | $5,000 |
| Fantasy Explorer | $2,500 |
Scholarship Requirements
Scholarships are available to resident and non-resident students. The below process details the steps necessary to submit an applicant package for scholarship consideration:
- Review the application checklist and complete the application form located on the Walt Disney World Scholarship Applicants website.
- Upload your recorded video interview to the secure portal on the Walt Disney World Scholarship Applicants website.
- Videos should address the four areas indicated on the application checklist.
- Videos should be kept to less than 7 minutes in length.
- Review the below video to practice your video interview skills.
- July 1- Deadline for fall term submissions
Frequently Asked Questions
I work for Walt Disney World, am I eligible?
Yes, you are still eligible to apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Do you offer any additional scholarships?
No, Walt Disney World does not offer any additional scholarships. WVU encourages you to visit our institution's Funding Opportunities website to view other opportunities.
How many scholarships are available for each scholarship tier?
Walt Disney World scholarships vary on an annual basis.
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