1,000 Dreams Fund Blog

Five Days to Help Close the Dream Gap Together with 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Fall Fundraiser

Opportunity is what turns dreams into futures. That’s why, from September 14–18, 1,000 Dreams Fund is launching Closing the Dream Gap — a five-day fall fundraiser with a goal of raising $5,000 to expand access to education, mentorship, and career opportunities for young women and students in need so they can pursue their goals. And

1,000 Dreams Fund’s Annual Colgate-Palmolive Scholars Program Returns for a Third Year

Equipping the next generation of healthcare leaders is so important in today’s world — and it’s something we don’t take lightly at 1,000 Dreams Fund. There are so many students with big, bold dreams in this vertical and we’re honored to help fuel them. That’s one of the many reasons we’re thrilled to bring back

Impact Story: Stepping It Up with the Second 1,000 Dreams Fund Zumbathon

We recently stepped up the energy this summer with our 2nd Annual 1,000 Dreams Fund Zumbathon on Sunday, July 26 — and we had a blast! Even better? This free, high-energy event made all the right moves to support brighter futures. Ginger Girard, a dedicated member of 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Junior Board, returned for the

1,000 Dreams Fund and TIAA Unveil Our 2026 Bold Futures Scholarship Winners

When we announced our inaugural Bold Futures Scholarship Powered by TIAA, we were already looking forward to the day when we’d be able to introduce you to the winners. That day has arrived! This program is designed to help talented students take the next step toward careers in high-growth, high-impact industries across business, technology, and

1,000 Dreams Fund’s “Dream Girl Summer” Fundraiser Is Here! Together, We Make Dreams Possible

This summer season, 1,000 Dreams Fund is celebrating ambition, confidence, and community with the launch of Dream Girl Summer (#DreamGirlSummer) – a fundraising campaign with an additional goal to inspire young women to invest in themselves, chase what’s next, and show up boldly for their dreams. To help power their biggest dreams, we are thrilled

Announcing Our 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund 2026 Winners!

Back-to-school season is here — and it always feels like a time that’s buzzing with energy and potential. We especially love this time of year because it means we get to introduce our new class of very-deserving 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund recipients for 2026! As our flagship scholarship, this program helps support the dreams of

Applications Are Now Open for 1,000 Dreams Fund’s 2026-2027 Student Advisory Board!

Each year, we select standout student leaders (and recent graduates!) from across the United States to join our Student Advisory Board (SAB). We are constantly inspired by this dynamic, mission-driven group, as they work with our team on everything from scholarship selection to fundraising and creative outreach initiatives, all with the goal of extending 1,000

1,000 Dreams Fund’s Broadcast Cadets Wrap Up Career-Accelerating Cadetship at Riot Games’ RBC in Seattle

At the end of May, our two 2026 Broadcast Cadets wrapped up their last day at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center, (RBC), powered by AWS, in Seattle, Washington — and it was every bit the milestone moment we could have hoped for. The Broadcast Cadetship, now in its second year, is a three-month paid opportunity

Our 1,000 Dreams Fund BroadcastHER Academy Gaming and Esports Fellows Traveled to Games Week Georgia!

Our Fellows selected to the 2026 BroadcastHER Academy Fellowship for Women & Fems in Esports & Gaming cohort just traveled to Atlanta, Ga., for an unforgettable trip for Games Week Georgia. This year’s Fellows — BM0R3Natural, reluscent, FizzyIce5, solJinx, and MorganOfTheLeaf — spent four packed days learning directly from creators and executives, networking with industry

1,000 Dreams Fund Announces Our 2026 BroadcastHER Academy Esports Fellows

It’s hard to believe but we are already in the EIGHTH year of our BroadcastHER Academy Fellowship for Women & Fems in Esports & Gaming – and we’re so excited to introduce our 2026 Fellows to you! This annual program, in partnership with partners HyperX, Ghost Gaming, and Skillshot Media continues our mission of amplifying