Big ideas can make a big impact. This thinking is the inspiration behind our NEW scholarship opportunity in collaboration with Nestlé in the U.S.!

Today, in honor of World Food Day, 1,000 Dreams Fund is thrilled to kick-off our “VP of Impact for the Day” Challenge. 

We are inviting college and graduate school students to put themselves in the shoes of a Vice President of Impact at Nestlé – imagine you’re in charge of overseeing strategic programs and policies with a focus on impact:

How would you harness the power of food and engage Nestlé employees, brands, retail partners, or consumers to raise $1 million for a cause of your choice?

Ideas could include cause marketing, social enterprise initiatives, sales fundraising, events or pop-ups, and beyond! Keep in mind that your ideas should either relate to a specific brand or Nestlé overall and tie back to the brand’s unique identity. 

Examples of Nestlé brands include: 

• Nestlé Toll House Morsels
• Libby’s Pumpkin
• Coffee mate 
• Nesquik
• Gerber
• DiGiorno

For a full list of Nestlé brands, visit the Nestlé in the U.S. website. 

If you are passionate about creating a positive impact in the world, this challenge is for you! 

To enter, simply snap and upload a photo of yourself and share how you would harness the power of food and Nestlé to make a difference! 

We are also encouraging applicants to complete an online module from Nestlé’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP). While not required, applicants who have completed a module will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in entrepreneurship. 

Based on the quality of submissions, up to ten women will be selected as VP of Impact for the Day Challenge winners and will receive an awesome prize package to accelerate their success, including:

• $1,000 microgrant to further your education towards your dream career
• 1:1 virtual mentor session with a Nestlé professional
• A Nestlé product prize package
• Profile feature on the 1,000 Dreams Fund website and on social media, inspiring NextGen women everywhere and potential future grantees

The VP of Impact for the Day Challenge will close on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on or around the week of December 9, 2024. 

To enter, you must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based two or four-year college or university or graduate program.

Like 1,000 Dreams Fund, Nestlé is committed to helping support the next generation in their careers — and we cannot wait to hear your ideas!