Over the last few days, there have been growing fears and worries among students who are members of undocumented or mixed-status families (where at least one member is undocumented). Many are fearful about encountering immigration officers on their way to… Read More ›
In recent days, there have been growing fears and worries about upcoming changes in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement practices. Now more than ever it is important to be informed about your rights and resources. At My Undocumented Life, we… Read More ›
The Dream Resource Center at the UCLA Labor Center is now receiving applications for the Dream Summer Fellowship. This is a program that seeks to empower immigrant youth, create safe and healing spaces, as well as promote social justice work…. Read More ›
The Chicana Latina Foundation is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. Students selected for the program receive a $1,500 scholarship. They are also invited to attend the Foundation’s annual award dinner. Awardees also participate as a CLF Ambassador and… Read More ›
TheDream.US offers two types of scholarships for undocumented students across the country – the “National Scholarship” and the “Opportunity Scholarship” depending on what state you live in. The “National Scholarship” provides up to $16,500 for an Associates degree, and $33,000… Read More ›
The Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ students who are pursuing their college or graduate degrees in the U.S. The Scholarship provides recipients financial support, resources, and professional development opportunities. Please note that the scholarship amount depends on… Read More ›
Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales is an assistant professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley whose work explores the consequences of immigration policy on migrant children and their families, including undocumented young adults who migrate to the United States unaccompanied. More recently,… Read More ›
Immigrants Rising is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of resources to undocumented young adults to support their educational goals and career aspirations. They are currently accepting applications for their Pre-Law Bootcamp which is a four-day program geared… Read More ›
It is difficult to come up with the right words to say on such a heavy day. The days and weeks leading up to any U.S. presidential election cycle are on their own marked by acute feelings of anxiety and… Read More ›
As we approach the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, it is important to understand the experiences of undocumented students and their families, including students who come from mixed-status households where at least one member is undocumented. This post features students’ reflections… Read More ›
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election fast approaching, we wanted to share a set of affirmations and resources for undocumented students grappling with this highly uncertain and challenging period. Have additional affirmations or resources to share? Share them in the… Read More ›
The undocuBasic Needs project (uBNP) seeks to help understand & address the basic needs of undocumented students, and those who are from a mixed-status family (where at least one member is undocumented). The uBNP conducted 106 interviews with students across the… Read More ›
The Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of immigrants and students in their pursuit of a higher education. This year, they are hosting a “Summer of Dreams” program, which provides eligible and… Read More ›
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a federal program that was first implemented in 2012 under the Obama administration. DACA provides eligible undocumented young adults with access to temporary relief from deportation and work authorization. With DACA, many undocumented… Read More ›