Dream Project

Name

Dream Project

Legal name

Dream Project

Website

https://dream-project.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Access Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Educational Support Services (611710), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAHAC

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Funding, Grants & Financial Aid Administration

SECONDARYEDAIAOAH

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Scholarships, Funding & Financial Aid for International Study

SECONDARYBPADAKAG

Higher Education Capacity Building & Scholarships

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

Keywords

• Immigrant student scholarships
• College access programs
• Nonprofit mentoring services
• Vocational training scholarships
• Higher education equity

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission; facilitated through online donation portal and check processing; donations can be made in honor or memory of loved ones
2. Foundation & Grant Funding: Grants from private foundations, corporate funders, and government sources; Development Director manages grant strategy and compliance; targeted toward Virginia-based and national funders focused on education and immigration
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate matching gifts and named scholarship sponsorships; sponsors can fund specific scholarships in honor or memory of individuals; annual benefit offers various sponsorship tiers from $2,500 to $10,000+
4. Annual Fundraising Events: Signature events including Annual Benefit (October), Scholarship Award Ceremony (June), and Holiday Dinner; ticket sales, sponsorships, and fundraising activities during events
5. Faith-Based & Community Partner Giving: Support from faith-based organizations and community partners as part of diversified funding base
6. Named Scholarships: Individual and organizational sponsors can establish named scholarships to support specific students; coordinated through the Named Scholarship program

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Dream Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that awards renewable scholarships and provides mentoring and holistic support services to Virginia immigrant students pursuing higher education. Core programs include a $4,500/year (up to 5 years) Four-Year University Scholarship and a parallel CTE Scholarship for skilled trades, plus College Track and CTE Track mentoring and a Bridge to Dreams summer program. Scholars receive complementary support such as mental health telehealth, computer aid, interest-free emergency loans, legal referrals, and community programming.

Product overview

Dream Project is a nonprofit organization that operates as a unified platform providing educational scholarships, mentoring, and holistic support services for immigrant students in Virginia. The core offerings consist of two scholarship programs—the Four-Year University Scholarship ($4,500/year for up to 5 years) and the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship ($4,500/year for up to 5 years)—supplemented by three mentoring tracks: the Bridge to Dreams Summer Program (Stanford partnership), College Track Mentoring, and CTE Track Mentoring. The organization provides comprehensive support modules including College Coaching, Mental Health Support (via CPS telehealth), Computer Aid, the Herman Loan Fund for emergency needs, Legal Referral services, Sharing Our Stories workshops, and monthly Solidarity Circles. Educational support includes VASA application assistance, while community engagement is facilitated through the Parents' Summit and annual Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Four-Year University Scholarship Scholarship program awarding $4,500 annually, renewable for up to five years, for immigrant students from Virginia enrolled full-time in accredited two- or four-year universities in the United States. Requires minimum 2.5 GPA and Virginia high school graduation.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Scholarship program awarding $4,500 per year, renewable for up to five years, for Virginia immigrant students pursuing career-focused post-secondary education in skilled trades or technical fields such as plumbing, electricity, and information technology.
• Bridge to Dreams Summer Program Virtual 8-week summer mentorship program pairing Virginia college-bound high school seniors with Stanford University graduate student mentors who support exploration of educational options, college applications, scholarship searches, and professional network development. Mentors are often undocumented or formerly undocumented Stanford students; mentees receive a $150 stipend.
• College Track Mentoring Program Year-long mentoring program matching Virginia high school seniors with volunteer mentors who provide college and scholarship application guidance tailored to immigration status. The program runs September through March with Tuesday evening virtual meetings.
• CTE Track Mentoring Program Mentoring program pairing high school students and recent CTE scholarship recipients with volunteer mentors who provide guidance on educational options, college applications, and scholarship opportunities. The program runs June through May in parallel with the College Track.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of scholars identify Dream Project as crucial factor for succeeding in college
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Collaboration with Stanford University to launch 'Bridge to Dreams' - a virtual summer mentorship program beginning July 2025. The program pairs college-ready high school seniors with Stanford graduate student mentors (particularly undocumented or formerly undocumented Stanford students). The initiative fosters opportunities for higher education, improves college acceptance rates for immigrant students, and expands representation in academia. Mentees receive small stipends for participation.
• Organization of American States (OAS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2023OAS released a report co-authored by Dream Project Board member Marie Price on immigrant reception and inclusion in cities throughout the hemisphere. Project team collected interviews from 109 cities across the Americas and heard from over 230 local officials and civil society organizations including Dream Project.
• Center for Psychological Services (CPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mental health support services. Dream Project covers the cost of eight individual telehealth sessions for students. CPS provides confidential, professional help with depression, anxiety, chronic stress, eating disorders, and other mental health issues for Dream Project scholars.
• George Mason UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge Mason University awarded Dream Project the Jack Wood Award for partnership in serving undocumented young adults. Dream Project works closely with Mason leaders and students to achieve mission of serving undocumented students. Multiple alumni have graduated from GMU.
• William & MaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliam & Mary has partnered with Dream Project for Leadership by Design program - a weeklong residential leadership program at W&M's Williamsburg campus offering full scholarships. Also hosts Winter Seminar where Dream Project mentees participate annually for fifth consecutive year.
• Legal Aid Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal Aid Justice Center provided legal representation for Dream Project's motion to intervene in federal lawsuit defending the Virginia Dream Act in December 2025. ACLU also represented Dream Project in this advocacy action.
• Virginia State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHEV funded the research report on 'The Role of Immigrant Parents in their Kids' Post-High School Education' compiled by a Dream Project alumna. Dream Project Executive Director created Comprehensive VASA Guide for students ineligible to complete federal FAFSA form.
• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACLU provided legal representation for Dream Project's intervention in federal lawsuit defending the Virginia Dream Act alongside the Legal Aid Justice Center.
• EduFuturominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a local organization offering one-on-one guidance and mentorship to immigrant students alongside Dream Project.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): Large national Hispanic-focused scholarship provider with broader mission and scale. Overlapping target demographic but Spanish/Hispanic heritage rather than immigration status specifically.
• QuestBridge: National nonprofit connecting high-achieving low-income students with top colleges through full scholarships. Overlapping target demographic (low-income, first-generation) but not immigration-status specific.

Direct peers

• Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC): San Francisco-based organization offering scholarships, leadership training, and legal services to undocumented young adults. Direct peer with similar mission and mentee-driven model.
• Golden Door Scholars: Provides scholarships and career support to DACA and undocumented students pursuing four-year degrees. Closest direct peer in scholarship model and target demographic.
• TheDream.US: National scholarship program for undocumented and DACA students. Direct peer in mission and beneficiary base; operates at a significantly larger scale across multiple states.
• Immigrants Rising: California-based nonprofit supporting undocumented students with legal, career, and educational resources. Comparable holistic-support model, though geographically concentrated in California.
• uAspire: National nonprofit ensuring young people have the financial information and resources to attend college. Comparable mission targeting first-generation and low-income students with persistent advising.
• Bottom Line: Boston-based nonprofit providing college access and success coaching to first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds. Comparable holistic-support model focused on college persistence.

Regional players

• EduFuturo: Virginia-based immigrant-serving organization referenced as a partner. Provides mentoring and workforce support to immigrant youth and families in the DC metro area.
• New American Pathways: Atlanta-based nonprofit serving refugees and immigrants with integration services including education support. Comparable immigrant-serving mission with regional focus in the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DreamProject.VA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dream-project-va
• Instagraminstagram.com/dreamprojectVA

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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