As a first-generation college student, Malia Joy-Yan Whitmore has worked hard in pursuit of her dreams. “It has also made me have a very grateful heart and mindset for everything that I’ve received thus far,” says the 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner. At Washington State University, she is planning to study Pre-Speech and Hearing Sciences. What
“Use your voice because it’s a powerful one,” says Emilia F. as a word of encouragement to her peers. The 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner is a student at Seton Hall University, pursuing a 6 Year Law Program that includes a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a J.D. What is your professional dream? My dream is
As a graduate student at California State University, Bakersfield, Venessa L. is keenly focused on completing her Master of Social Work degree. But it doesn’t stop there for this 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner; a doctorate degree is next! “The odds were stacked against me,” she says. “However, I realized my education was my only
Daisy L. is currently excited to be in her first year at The New School (Parsons) in New York, pursuing her M.A. in Fine Art. The 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner might even admit to thinking ahead to a Ph.D. in the future! But, in the shorter term, she wants to study more about programming
As a first-generation college student, Nazira D. has already conquered a number of hurdles to achieving her education dreams — before her undergraduate classes even begin! The 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner is excited to continuing charting her own path at Barnard College where she plans to study human rights and anthropology. What is your
“A small action can go a long way — and always keep the end goal in mind!” says Anaya Iglesias, a 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner. It’s great advice — and there’s no doubt she’ll continue following it at University of Miami, where she’ll be studying nursing. What is your professional dream? I want to
Huda Siddiqui is excited to be attending Yale University, where she’s interested in studying psychology, religion, and Arabic — and, that’s in addition to a pre-med track! This 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner knows firsthand how important it is to have high expectations and ambitions for yourself, and she encourages her peers in this, too.
Before applying to college, Kaylee M. realized that her passion and interests were in helping the legal system in any way she can. That’s why this 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship recipient wants to pursue a career as a forensic scientist. First up on the way to her dream, she’ll be attending Owensboro Community College for
Although she isn’t quite sure what she wants to do in future (and that’s okay!), Giovanna Basso is heading in the right direction at Minerva Schools at KGI, where she will study government and business. The 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship recipient also has big plans to create a global campaign that celebrates girl power. What
You might just be voting for Madison S.! The 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship recipient is passionate about running for elected office in the future. But, in the meantime, she will attend St. John’s University in New York to study business marketing and political science. What is your professional dream? I hope to serve my community,
