Female identifying remained the same as 2024 (52%) 

Non-binary and other gender identities increased to 29% (up from 15% in 2024

BIPOC identification increased to 71% (2024 = 68%)

LGBTQIA+ identification increased to 54% (2024 = 33%)

Neurodivergent identification increased to 32% (2024 = 23%)

With 32 countries represented, our selection process continues to prioritize an international focus

International grantees = 65% of the cohort