1,000 Dreams Fund Announces 2025 Colgate-Palmolive Scholars, Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders!

We’re so excited to announce our 2025 Colgate-Palmolive Scholars!

This scholarship program is an incredible funding opportunity that’s specifically designed for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. 

Created in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, the worldwide leader in oral health and leader in pet nutrition, skin health, personal care and home care, the program reflects the company’s purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. 

Through this scholarship, we are fueling the ambitions of the deserving winners as they chart their own course and make their mark in the healthcare field.

Let’s meet our NINE scholars — each of whom are receiving a $2,000 scholarship plus mentorship! These winners truly stood out not only for their talent and demonstrated financial need, but also for their strong alignment with Colgate-Palmolive’s core businesses.

• Alexis D. – University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine: “I have aspired to become an orthodontist since seventh grade, and I am incredibly blessed to be nearing the achievement of my goal!”
• Angelease B. – Brown University: “My long-term goal is to become a pediatrician who not only contributes to the innovation and integrity of health systems but also expands access and representation for underserved populations.”
• Ayushi P. – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans: “My long-term career goal is to become a well-established scientist in the healthcare industry space, specifically researching non-coding RNA regulation of biological pathways and novel RNA-based therapies to improve treatment of cardiometabolic (cardiovascular and metabolic) diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, which together affect over half a billion people worldwide.”
• Hyewon J. – Baylor University: “My dream is to become a Physician Assistant who supports families with limited access to healthcare.” 
• Melissa S. – Oregon State University: “My career goal is to become a clinical psychologist who integrates research with clinical practice. Through my research, I aim to identify and address the barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing equitable mental health treatment.”
• Nowshin S. – Spelman College: “I intend to become a dentist who provides compassionate care in communities where oral health often goes overlooked.” 
• Perras R. – Long Island University, Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine: “My career goal is to become a veterinarian who provides compassionate, high-quality care while also supporting and educating the next generation of veterinary professionals.”
• Sarah G. – California Institute of Technology and Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine: “I am a 4th year MD-PhD student whose career goal is becoming a dermatology physician-scientist conducting both clinical practice and research on the skin microbiome.”
• Shulammite O. – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: “As a social work student in practice, it is my goal to work as a medical social worker.”

Healthcare is a broad and ever-evolving industry, and we’re committed to supporting a wide range of disciplines to ensure that no dream is left behind. These scholars, each in their own unique way, will help shape the future of healthcare as leaders and change-makers. Thanks to our partner Colgate-Palmolive, we continue to fuel our mission, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of BIG dreams. 

Congrats to these winners! We’re so inspired by their career goals and the paths they’re on to make a positive ripple effect in the healthcare industry.