Walt Disney Scholarship – Orlando, Florida – Site Visit Application 

Hello Disney Scholars!

We are excited to offer 4 Disney Scholars the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, next January 10 – 13, 2024, for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Disney theme park operations, available professional development opportunities, and corporate culture. This site visit is intended to spark your curiosity about becoming a future leader or manager in your field of study while nurturing your inner storyteller. We want to know how this opportunity can help you grow as an individual, enhance your professional skills, and support your career objectives.

Before you answer the following questions, please first:

• • Review the Disney College Program page and read about some of the front-line roles available: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/orlando/disney-college-program/391/53606409984 and https://sites.disney.com/lifeatdisney/create-the-magic/
  • Read about a Disney Hospitality Program participant’s experience: https://sites.disney.com/lifeatdisney/disney-programs/2023/02/06/spotlight-on-peter-disney-hospitality-leadership-program-participant/

As you review and answer the following questions, please keep these six, Indigenous relationality principles (Six Rs) in mind:

• • Respect: Understand and cherish the interconnectedness of self, others, and the environment.
  • Responsibility: Uphold mutual accountability through consistent, transparent communication.
  • Reciprocity: Cultivate and express gratitude, deep empathy, and generosity of spirit in co-creating thriving environments and communication dynamics.
  • Relationship: Leverage collective strength to build long-term, sustainable practices for everyone.
  • Reflection: Self-examine actions, responses, and consequences of upholding the Six Rs that shape our personal narratives.
  • Redistribution: Commit to sharing wisdom, resources, and stories with each other to foster a “7 Generations” mindset and legacy.