Each year, the Orange County Immigrant Youth United provides scholarships to undocumented students nationwide.  Scholarship awards range from $500 for continuing college, vocational and graduate students and $250 for graduating high school and GED students attending college in the Fall 2016.  All undocumented students are encouraged to apply regardless of race/ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.

A completed application includes:

• The completed application form
• Personal statements
• Proof of current enrollment in school

Personal Statement Prompt 1:

Write a 500 word essay describing your educational journey, community involvement, any personal circumstances that have impacted your academic achievement, your participation in school or community activities.

Personal Statement Prompt 2:

Write a 250 word essay describing your immigration journey into this country, and the way that your undocumented status has impacted your life.

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2016

For more information, and to apply, please visit their official website: “2016 OCIYU Scholarship for Undocumented Students“

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Categories: College Scholarships, Grad School Funding

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