New Face of Tech Scholarship Program Application

New Face of Tech Challenge 2026 Application

This application opens on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 and closes Friday, November 13, 2026.

Applicant Information

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How do you identify your race/ethnicity?(Required)

Please select all that apply.

How do you identify?(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Have you been previously awarded a scholarship and/or grant from 1,000 Dreams Fund?*(Required)

Academic Background

What is your current education level?(Required)

What school do you currently attend? Please list the official name.(Required)

What is your area of study? Please list your major, or intended major, and any additional minors or certifications.(Required)

What is your cumulative unweighted GPA?(Required)

Please enter a number from 0.0 to 4.0.

Cumulative means your overall GPA. For entering freshman please reference your most recent GPA.

Are you currently an international student?(Required)

Career Goals & Use of Funds Essays

The New Face of Tech Challenge provides one-time educational assistance for needs including but not exclusive to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, or textbooks. Needs that are ongoing (e.g., utility bills, food costs) or related to medical care are not covered by this fund. Select the type of education or extracurricular grant assistance you are applying for. Please note: this is not intended to cover with tuition.

Type of Education or Extracurricular Grant Assistance(Required)

What are your career goals and how will this scholarship help you reach them? Tell us how you intend to use the funding if selected.(Required)

Please be as detailed as possible about your dream! Include details about what you are using the funds for, when you intend to use the funds, and why access to the program/conference/equipment etc. is critical to your dream.

What inspires your path within technology and related industries? Why did you choose this focus?(Required)

How do you see yourself contributing to the advancement of your career field of interest or making a difference in your community in the future?(Required)

Are there any financial hardships or other challenges that have prevented you from reaching or presented a major barrier to your educational and/or career goals?(Required)

Are You Interested in Joining Our Mentoring Program? Click 'Yes' to be connected with a professional mentor.(Required)

Which discipline best matches your background or interest?

LinkedIn Profile URL

What are your future plans? If a student, goals after graduation? And are there unique challenges you face or have overcome that make an opportunity for mentorship even more valuable for you?

Unique challenges may include first generation student, working student, etc.

Are you interested in participating in multiple mentorship sessions?

Agreement & Terms(Required)

I Agree

By checking "I Agree", I hereby agree and acknowledge that all information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete. I hereby consent to have my information considered for the New Face of Tech Challenge.

How did you hear about us?(Required)