The UndocuBasic Needs Project (UBNP) recently published a research brief focused on the unique challenges that undocumented college students, and those in mixed-status families, encounter with food and housing insecurity. The UBNP seeks to better understand immigrant college students’ basic… Read More ›
If you are looking for books to add to your summer reading list, check out this set of books on immigration that are out this year! Sanctuary Making: Immigrant Families Reshaping Geographies of Deportability by Carolina Valdivia “Immigration policy and enforcement… Read More ›
The Point Foundation is currently accepting applications for its annual Community College Scholarship program! This scholarship opportunity offers financial assistance, mentoring, leadership development, and support with the transfer process. Awards range from $2,400 per semester or $4,800 per academic year…. Read More ›
The DreamSF Fellowship is an opportunity for immigrant young adults to serve immigrant communities in the Bay Area. Fellows work 20 hours/week for 11 months with an immigrant-serving nonprofit or public organization in San Francisco. Fellows receive a stipend of… Read More ›
Get There is a non-profit organization that supports students pursuing a college education. This year, they are awarding scholarships in the amount of $2,500. Applicants must submit a completed application form, high school transcript, letters of recommendation, financial-related information, and… Read More ›
LNESC is. non-profit organization that offers scholarships, leadership opportunities, and more to students across the country. Since 1975, LNESC and LULAC have partnered to sustain the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF), which is dedicated to supporting youth pursue a higher… Read More ›
Sanctuary Making examines the intensification of immigration enforcement and its consequences on young adults and their families. The book speaks to current events and is based on 103 in-depth interviews with members of undocumented and mixed-status families (that is, where at… 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 ›
Are you a passionate advocate for social change, and committed to building a better world for all? The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (DPSF) awards scholarships up to $15,000 to undergraduate and graduate students who are active in social justice movements. This… 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 ›
As immigration enforcement continues to intensify across the country, undocumented students and their families are contending with a tremendous amount of fear, anxiety, and stress. If you are someone who is directly affected by U.S. immigration policies and enforcement practices,… 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 ›
LaGuardia Community College is hiring a Director of Office of Immigrant Student Success to work directly with immigrant students. The duties to be performed include, but are not limited to the following: “Directs program strategy in coordination with Student Affairs… Read More ›
The Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ students who are pursuing their college, graduate, or professional degrees in the United States. The Scholarship provides recipients financial support, resources, and professional development opportunities. Please note that the scholarship amount… Read More ›
The Undocumented Student Program (USP) at UC Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Director. The USP is dedicated to supporting undocumented undergrad and grad students. This includes providing students with academic counseling, mental health support, professional development opportunities, and more. The… Read More ›
By FINA When universities talk about meeting students’ basic needs, the conversation often centers on food and housing. While these are essential, the experiences of undocumented students show that the definition of “basic needs” must expand far beyond this scope. For… Read More ›