NBCU Academy Scholarship and Academic Partnership Grants is sponsored by NBCU Academy. NBCU Academy provides direct funding and equipment grants to a network of academic partners (HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and colleges in underrepresented communities).

NBCU Academy is a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech. NBCU Academy reflects Comcast NBCUniversal’s and NBCU News Group’s commitment to creating a sustainable pipeline of talent.

Through our multi-platform initiative — video tutorials, best practices articles, virtual summits and in-person panels — NBCU Academy provides tools and resources for journalists, content creators, media innovators, filmmakers and students. This includes partnerships with 45 academic institutions across the country.

NBCU Academy is part of Project UP , Comcast NBCUniversal’s comprehensive initiative to expand internet access, deliver digital skills training and drive economic mobility. Do I need to apply to join NBCU Academy? You don’t need to apply!

Our online programming is available to everyone, from students to working professionals, and can be found here . Students who are enrolled at our academic partners will also receive on-campus education and training as well as access to our world-renowned journalists and industry leaders. Can middle and high school students participate in NBCU Academy?

NBCU Academy’s free program The Edit is designed for use in middle and high school classrooms. It provides students the opportunity to develop media and digital literacy skills while creating their own video news reports. Students of all ages are also encouraged to take our Fundamentals of Journalism course and view our Watch & Learn videos and Next Level Summits .

Can NBCU Academy partner with my school? Unfortunately, we aren’t able to add partners at this time, but we will continue to communicate with you about NBCU Academy programming that may be of interest to your school. We will update our website if we are able to extend offers to additional academic partners.

How can I work at NBCUniversal (full-time or as an intern)? You can apply for NBCUniversal’s internships and specialized programs . You can also visit our Careers page to see all our current openings.

Join the NBCU Talent Community to be the first to know about career news and happenings at NBCU. NBCU Academy has partnerships with colleges Through its academic partnerships, NBCU Academy reaches students and young professionals interested in journalism, content creation, media innovation, filmmaking and more. “We have found NBCU Academy to be an essential resource in our classrooms.

Every Friday, we use their dynamic content to bring real-world media careers to life for our students. NBCU Academy’s free resources don’t just teach—they inspire the next generation of media professionals. We’d recommend their current and engaging content to any educator looking to elevate their classroom experience and connect students with their future careers.

” – Lauren Cabrera & Chris DePierro , Audio Visual Production CTE Instructors, High Tech High School CSUF's partnership with NBCU Academy has been amazing for our students. Not only has NBCU Academy provided scholarships, but they've also given our students numerous opportunities to network with industry leaders. And I have used the NBCU Academy Fundamentals of Journalism course to supplement my coursework.

Gayle Jansen Brisbane, Ph. D. Assistant Professor, California State University Fullerton The NBCU Academy partnership is providing co-curricular and professional development opportunities for our students that they would not otherwise get.

Engaging with and asking questions of NBC executives and talent during events like the Next Level Summit and Next Level Connections provide access that our students may not experience at most institutions.

Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Thank you to NBCU Academy and Yvette Miley for providing the space needed for journalism students to succeed and allowing us to be in the same room with those who have been in this industry longer. Forever grateful!

Senior, The City College of New York NBCU Academy helped me understand what life could be like as a manager in the news industry, implementing diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Most importantly, it pushed me to follow my dreams in providing a voice to the voiceless. Senior, Florida International University Thank you to NBCUniversal for providing mentorship to students across the nation.

Senior, Howard University The thing I love about NBCU is the fact that they understand that representation matters. To see people on the screen doing the same things that I want to do that look like me is a huge deal to me. It makes me feel really good to see that it's possible and you can do it.

Senior, Florida International University Meet the Winners of the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Poster Contest Watch the Winning Student Reports from The Edit Spring 2025 Contest Watch the Winning Student Reports from The Edit Spring 2024 Contest NBCU Academy Local Associate Reporters Development Program Still have questions? We’re here to help. Reach out to our team to learn more about NBCU Academy.

Executive Vice President, NBCU News Group