Marienis P., 27 – Funded

Meet Marienis P. (She/her), a Bold Futures Scholarship winner who is pursuing Master of Business Administration at University of Texas at Austin.

What is your dream?

My dream is to become an impactful marketing leader within the tech sector, specifically excelling in driving growth and success for product marketing initiatives. Beyond my own professional milestones, I am passionate about paying it forward by mentoring and empowering the next generation of young professionals entering the marketing field.

Please share how you feel about the win and what impact it will have on your career.

I am incredibly grateful to be chosen as a Bold Futures Scholar. An MBA program is a massive investment, and having this additional support to cover unexpected expenses and help me get more involved in experiential learning is invaluable.

Winning this award has proven to me that I am worthy of these opportunities, giving me the confidence and hope to keep pushing forward and applying for more honors as I build my career.

What advice do you have for others reaching for their dreams?

Fortune favors the bold. Sometimes you have to push a little harder to get what you want—go talk to that person, ask the question, knock on the door, and refuse to give up. The results might turn out differently than you originally expected, but taking bold action always guides you toward the best path for your growth.

What else would you like to share about you and your win?

Winning the Bold Futures Scholarship is an incredibly empowering milestone for me as I embark on my graduate school journey. An MBA program is a massive financial investment, and receiving this generous support from 1,000 Dreams Fund brings a huge relief.

This grant bridges a gap, allowing me to build a strong academic infrastructure with necessary technology and textbooks, while fully engaging in experiential learning through business case competitions and professional development events.

More than just financial assistance, this award has served as a profound reminder that my ambitions are valid and that I am worthy of these opportunities. It has given me an entirely new level of confidence to keep dreaming big, pushing boundaries, and pursuing honors as I build my career as a future technology marketing leader and mentor.