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Pave HER Way
Pave HER Way Disruptor Award
Amount
Up to $90,000
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Closes in 7 days
Can you get this?
✓For women who identify as a woman
✓Must be at least 18 at submission
✓U.S. legal citizen or permanent resident required
✕Relatives of board members or staff are not eligible
✕Applicants cannot apply for both Disruptor and Financial Aid awards
What it takes
Confirm all four eligibility requirements on the Pave HER Way Apply page, then follow the link to the Disruptor Award application on Submittable.
Gather required supporting materials such as budgets, financial records, references, or other documents before starting, as incomplete or incorrect submissions are automatically disqualified.
If you advance to the semifinalist stage, provide one acceptable document verifying U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, such as a passport, birth certificate, or green card.
If selected as a finalist, participate in a required interview; not all applicants will be interviewed.
Worth knowing
Recipients must participate in Pave HER Way programming for a 24-month award period, including approximately 5 hours per month for mentorship plus additional time for progress updates and networking.
You may not apply for both the Disruptor Award and the Financial Aid Award; doing so automatically disqualifies both applications.
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