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Five Days to Help Close the Dream Gap Together with 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Fall Fundraiser

Opportunity is what turns dreams into futures. That’s why, from September 14–18, 1,000 Dreams Fund is launching Closing the Dream Gap — a five-day fall fundraiser with a goal of raising $5,000 to expand access to education, mentorship, and career opportunities for young women and students in need so they can pursue their goals. And

1,000 Dreams Fund and TIAA Unveil Our 2026 Bold Futures Scholarship Winners

When we announced our inaugural Bold Futures Scholarship Powered by TIAA, we were already looking forward to the day when we’d be able to introduce you to the winners. That day has arrived! This program is designed to help talented students take the next step toward careers in high-growth, high-impact industries across business, technology, and

Making History: 1,000 Dreams Fund Founder Christie Garton Named to the 2025 Entreprenista 100

We are thrilled to share that Christie Garton, founder and CEO of 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), has been named a 2025 Entreprenista 100 Award Winner. Nearly ten years in, this recognition reflects a movement in motion — one that continues to make history by turning dreams into real, measurable impact. Presented by Entreprenista, this recognition

Big Dreams in STEAM or Music? Apply for 1,000 Dreams Fund’s 2025 Paliwal Club of 100 Scholars Program

Thinking about pursuing a career in design, science, tech or the arts?  We have an incredible scholarship opportunity to help further your education and career goals. We’re thrilled to announce that 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Paliwal Club of 100 program is back for 2025. This initiative supports young women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and

We want YOU! 1,000 Dreams Fund Launches its 2017 Student Advisory Board Recruitment

    Are you a leader who wants to make a difference in the lives of other young women? Apply to become a member of our Student Advisory Board https://staging8.1000dreamsfund.org/student-advisory-board/ in making dreams a reality for students across the nation! This select group of 30 students gains access to the inner-workings of our non-profit to

1,000 Dreams Fund launches “#HowiInnovate Challenge”: VIP tickets to Northside Innovation Festival Up for Grabs!

Here at the 1,000 Dreams Fund, we are all about supporting your dreams in a variety of exciting ways. That’s why we are super stoked to be kicking off summer 2017 with a very cool opportunity for all of you innovators! 1,000 Dreams Fund is partnering with Fortune Magazine on “#HowiInnovate Challenge”* with 3 free

Meet the New Face of Tech!

During Women’s History Month 2017, the 1,000 Dreams Fund and tech company HARMAN teamed up to present the “New Face of Tech” Challenge. We searched the nation far and wide to identify and spotlight the next generation of female leaders in STEM. Over 125 young women in high school and college nationwide submitted why they represent

Big college dreams? Enter our #MyCollegeDream Challenge to get them funded!

College can be the best four years of your life. Since the 1,000 Dreams Fund is ALL about supporting your exciting career goals and dreams, we want to know: What is your big dream for yourself in college? Maybe it’s studying abroad in Spain or getting to attend an exciting student leadership conference. No dream

Meet a Real Woman in Tech: Amy Chu

Amy Chu has been always been fascinated with technology. Get to know HARMAN’s Director of Customer Program Management for Automotive Cyber Security and get inspired by our #NewFaceofTech Challenge!  Why do you love working in tech? When did you realize this was your dream? I’ve always been fascinated with technology and understanding how things work.

1,000 Dreams Fund Partners to Support the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Technology

It’s no secret – tech is hot. From the science lab to music production to the latest new app launch, young women are turning things up a notch in this exciting industry. But women are still sorely underrepresented in key leadership roles within the technology industry and among venture-backed startup founders. So we couldn’t be more THRILLED to announce