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Disney Dreamers Academy 2015 Kicks Off

It's that time of year again for 100 outstanding high school students from around the country to engage in the Disney Dreamers Academy with media mogul Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. From March 5 to 8, the young participants are encouraged to dream big while attending inspirational presentations and completing hands-on workshops.

It's that time of the year again for 100 outstanding high school students from around the country to engage in the Disney Dreamers Academy with media mogul Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. 

From March 5 to 8, the young participants are encouraged to dream big while attending inspirational presentations and completing hands-on workshops in career fields from animation to zoology. 

| STEVE HARVEY AND ESSENCE HONOR STUDENTS AT THE DISNEY DREAMERS ACADEMY |

Of the big names that will greet and encourage the Disney Dreamers are E! News host Terrence J, gospel singer Yolanda Adams and former BET 106 & Park host Rocsi Diaz

During the events, the curious minds will learn communication techniques, networking strategies and "build confidence and create fun memories to cherish for a lifetime," according to a media release. The Dreamers Academy, sponsored by Walt Disney World, is a highly selective program. Students are chosen from a pool of nearly 10,000 applicants every year.

BET.com is at Walt Disney World covering the exciting experience of the Disney Dreamers Academy 2015 and will give an inside-look of the events, celebs and profiles on a few of the students attending this year.

Follow the hashtag #DDA2015 and @dreamersacademy to keep up with the Dreamers. 
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 (Photo: Diane Bondareff/Disney via Getty Images)

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