The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship is a scholarship program that help applicants to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing careers in media and communications. The scholarship is named after Tony Coelho, a former congressman and disability rights advocate, and is administered by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) in partnership with NBCUniversal.
The scholarship program awards help all the undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing degrees in media, communications, or entertainment-related fields. Recipients of the scholarship also receive an opportunity to participate in a one-on-one mentoring program with industry professionals.
The application deadline for the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship is typically in the late spring or early summer. More information about the scholarship program, including application requirements and deadlines, can be found on the AAPD’s website.