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NBCUniversal Lew Wasserman Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply: April 13, 2021 3:00 pm CT

The Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist children of NBCUniversal employees who plan to continue their education in college.

The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance, and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Applicants to the NBCUniversal Lew Wasserman Scholarship Program must:

  • Children of NBCUniversal regular, full-time domestic employees who have completed a minimum three years continuous employment as of the application deadline date.
    *Children are defined as natural born or adopted, stepchildren or children for whom the NBCUniversal employee has been appointed legal guardian or been given legal custody.
  • High school seniors who plan to enroll or undergraduates who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university.

The combined income of an applicant’s family may not exceed $150,000.

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $500 to $4,000. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an online recommendation.

Financial need will be considered to determine the amount of each award. Recipients who demonstrate no financial need are eligible for awards at the $500 minimum amount. Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

Notification

All applicants will be notified in late May.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of the Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation. Payment is made in August.

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
  • A copy of the first two pages of the IRS Form 1040 that was used to complete the Financial Information section of the application. Please black out all Social Security Numbers prior to uploading.

One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than April 16, 2021 3:00 pm.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

The Lew Wasserman Scholarship Foundation has partnered with Scholarship America. Selecting the button below will redirect you to the Scholarship America Student Hub!