The 1,000 Dreams Fund and the Ila and Dinesh Paliwal Foundation are partnering to launch the Paliwal Club of 100. It is a scholarship program that will fund the dreams of 100 budding leaders in “S.T.E.A.M.” fields  (science, tech, engineering, arts, and math). Each talented recipient will receive a $1,000 microgrant to put toward her future. In partnership with the Ila and Dinesh Paliwal Foundation, 1DF created a new scholarship fund. Further,  specifically to support high potential young women in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) with the intent to help accelerate their progress while in school through their transition into the workforce.

Moreover, Their future Paliwal Club of 100 grantees aim to set the standard in their respective fields. They will be able to put their microgrants toward life-changing opportunities. Additionally,  like conference travel, tech devices, music, and art equipment, ground-breaking projects — you name it. If you’re a highly motivated woman pursuing a STEAM career, send an application Their way.

Furthermore, The Ila and Dinesh Paliwal Foundation are dedicated to creating positive social and economic outcomes for worldwide communities and their future leaders. By providing both financial and advisory support to underrepresented populations in science, tech, engineering, arts and math, the foundation promotes innovation across the board.

Scholarship

• 5 or more grants of at a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $1,000 will be awarded each semester.
• Grants are not renewable, however, non-selected applicants may re-apply.

Eligibility

• you must be female and currently enrolled in a two-year, four-year college/university or graduate school in the U.S.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
• Applications must include at least one but no more than two letters of recommendation and an essay explaining how the grant would be used.
• Selection will be based on application contents, financial need and information gathered from the letter(s) of recommendation.
• Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply.