The 2026 Diverso Fellowship
Personal Statement Questions

DIVERSO is a student-run film nonprofit dedicated to changing the face of entertainment by empowering the next generation of storytellers from statistically overlooked backgrounds.

In partnership with The Writers Guild Foundation, we have created The Diverso Fellowship: a fellowship program for statistically overlooked student screenwriters.

Vetted by a rigorous committee of industry professionals, three talented students will be selected to spend ten weeks over the summer of 2026 attending panels with renowned industry professionals, learning from the best by shadowing writers' rooms, and receiving mentorship to refine their scripts and prepare for professional opportunities.

Fellows are expected to make a 20-hour commitment each week and are required to attend all Fellowship events, including educational panels, mentor meetings, script workshops, and more. The fellowship will be hosted virtually over the summer (tentatively set for June 8th - August 28th).

Our program is made possible by our incredible current and former partners: WarnerBros Discovery, Madison Wells Media, Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Miranda Family Fund, the Writers Guild Foundation, and more.

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