Walt Disney World Resort has revealed the names of 100 youths from across the country who will participate in the 2019 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine.

Each student will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World to participate in an immersive four-day experience that will take place March 21-24.

The program, now in its 12th year, is part of Disney’s commitment to helping the next generation of young people. The Disney Dreamers Academy theme is “Be100,” encouraging teens to be positive, to be “all in” and to carry what they learn back with them, so they can relentlessly pursue their dreams and make a difference in the lives of others.

“These students are in for a life-changing experience,” said Tracey D. Powell, Walt Disney World Resort vice president and Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion. “Our goal is to help them see the unlimited possibilities and to inspire them to achieve their full purpose. To become the heroes of their own stories.”

Participating students, known as “Disney Dreamers,” will visit the Disney theme parks and behind the scenes of the vacation destination. They will discover new career opportunities, pursue their dreams and interact with Harvey and other celebrities and motivational speakers. Celebrities who have participated in the past include singers Patti LaBelle and Ne-Yo, NBA legend and business mogul Magic Johnson, gospel music star Yolanda Adams, actor Jussie Smollett, plus TV personalities such as celebrity chef Carla Hall and “Good Morning America’’ co-anchor Michael Strahan.

Additionally, students participate in career-oriented workshops that range from animation to zoology and provide effective communication techniques, leadership skills and networking strategies.

 Since 2008, Walt Disney World Resort has provided all-expenses-paid trips to more than 1,100 students, plus a parent or guardian, to participate in the annual Disney Dreamers Academy. Students are selected from thousands of applicants who answered a series of essay questions about their personal stories and dreams for the future.

The 100 students selected to participate in the 2019 Disney Dreamers Academy are (listed by state):