Comcast NBCUniversal is pleased to invite high school seniors to apply for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program, which recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding community service, exceptional academic performance, and strong leadership skills.
The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses.
Since 2001, Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded more than $33 million in scholarships to approximately 30,000 students across the country to help them pursue higher education. Over the last five years, nearly 200 students in Connecticut have benefitted from receiving Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarships, totaling more than $260K, to attend UConn and other state colleges/universities, Boston College, Quinnipiac University, Yale and numerous other higher education institutions.
“We believe in developing the next generation of leaders, and that starts with excelling in the classroom as well as making a positive impact in communities,” said Dennis Mathews, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Connecticut. “We look forward to seeing the incredible caliber of applicants and another great year of recognizing our Leaders and Achievers scholars.”
“The Comcast Scholarship will help me by furthering my education and providing financial assistance to help me gain my goal,” said Rameeza Ahmed, a 2019 scholarship recipient who is now attending the University of Connecticut.
High school seniors who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. If you wish to learn more about the program, please visit the application website at comcastleadersandachieversscholarship.com. Please direct all email inquiries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 1 – 800-537‑4180. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Applicants to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must:
- Have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership
- Reside in a community served by Comcast and/or participating NBCUniversal or Telemundo markets. Eligibility will be determined by zip code in the online application.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2020 – 2021 academic year
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
- Be enrolled as a high school senior
- Demonstrate financial need
