Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Program Recognizes Successes In and Out of the Classroom
Oct. 16, 2019 – Comcast NBCUniversal is pleased to invite high school seniors across the country 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 to help them pursue higher education. Over the last five years, more than 800 students in Pennsylvania attending institutions such as Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, have benefitted from the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
“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 Jim D’Innocenzo, Vice President of State Government, Northeast Division, Comcast. “We look forward to seeing the incredible caliber of applicants and another great year of recognizing our Leaders and Achievers scholars.”
Charlotte Kuller, a senior at Dartmouth College, received a Leaders & Achievers scholarship in 2016. She also interned at the non-profit Figure Skating in Harlem as a data analyst and their math curriculum coordinator. “I’m grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had to learn and grow both on and off campus and I’m incredibly appreciative of the Comcast scholarship that helped make this possible.”
Victor Contreras, a senior at Lehigh University, also received a Leaders & Achievers scholarship in 2016. The Materials Science and Engineering major says that the award helped cover books and supplies during his first year at Lehigh.
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 leadersandachievers@scholarshipamerica.org 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
