Shamima A., 20 – Funded

Meet Shamima A. (she/her), a 1DF Scholarship winner who is pursuing Business with a concentration in Marketing at Babson College.
What is your dream?
My dream is to build a successful career at the intersection of media, marketing, and fashion, using creative storytelling to help brands connect with the people they serve. I want to turn my passion for style and communication into a career that makes a real impact.
Please share how you feel about the win and what impact it will have on your career.
Winning this scholarship means so much more than financial support; it’s a vote of confidence in my dream. It’s helping me cover my tuition and fees, so I can focus on my education and get closer to building a career in media, marketing, and fashion. This scholarship is turning my dreams into something tangible!
What advice do you have for others reaching for their dreams?
Don’t wait until you feel “ready” to go after what you want; apply, ask, and put yourself out there anyway. Every small step adds up, and support is out there if you’re willing to seek it out. Believe in your dream even when it feels far away; it’s closer than you think.
What else would you like to share about you and your win?
Winning the 1000 Dreams Fund Bold Futures Scholarship is a moment I’ll never forget. As a Business Administration student concentrating in Marketing, with dreams of building a career in media and fashion, this scholarship is more than financial support; it’s proof that my goals are worth investing in. It’s helping me cover my tuition and fees — easing the pressure so I can fully focus on my education instead of worrying about how to pay for it. This win is pushing me one step closer to turning my dreams into a real career, and it’s given me the confidence to keep chasing bold ideas without holding back. To 1,000 Dreams Fund: thank you for believing in students like me and for making futures like mine feel possible.