New Face of Tech Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by 1000 Dreams Fund
Careers in tech are some of the most rewarding and lucrative, but young women and students in need are simply not represented the way they should be. In fact, according to the Women CEOs of the S&P 500 list, women in top leadership roles across American companies hold just 5.2 percent of all CEO positions with continued underrepresentation in tech.
Our New Face of Tech Scholarship Program is 1DF and HARMAN’s ongoing partnership and commitment to funding and spotlighting those inspiring young women and students in need with big dreams in STEAM. Our goal is to address the importance of helping women and students in need early in their careers, to help level the playing field.
Each new edition of our New Face of Tech Scholarship Program includes an invitation to young women and students in need to share their dreams in STEAM for the chance to win funding and mentorship from HARMAN executives. Our program launched for the first time in 2017 and was subsequently named a 2017, 2018 and 2019 Shorty Social Good Awards Finalist! So far, over $300,000 has been granted out to inspiring young women and students in tech from across the country and internationally.
Be sure to follow 1DF and HARMAN on social media to be in the know when our next funding challenge launches – or sign up to be a part of the 1DF Student Membership Program! For more information on HARMAN Inspired’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives,
Eligibility
Criteria: To be eligible for this grant you must be student (18+) currently enrolled in a two-year, four-year college/university or graduate school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection will be based on application contents and financial need. Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply.
Amount: (50) scholarships of $1,500
Application Available: October 15, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2026
Winners will be announced on or around December 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
All students (18+) enrolled in an institution – college, university, graduate school, etc. – are able to apply regardless of location. You must show proof of current enrollment in school.
This program aims to support women pursuing degrees in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) related fields.
How can I use my scholarship?
This educational assistance can include needs such as, but not limited to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to STEAM studies or related projects, graduate exam application fees, and textbooks. Ongoing needs such as tuition, room and board fees, etc. are NOT covered by this fund.
Go to Scholarship Application