This year My Undocumented Life is celebrating 14 years of helping raise awareness about the experiences of undocumented students and their families, as well as sharing the latest information and resources. To date, My Undocumented Life has reached more than 2 million views and over 200 schools and organizations have shared our platform with their networks. We are grateful for all our loyal readers and appreciate the continued support! Please take some time to share with us how this blog has impacted you over the years: here.

This month’s newsletter features information about scholarships with approaching deadlines you won’t want to miss out on! It also includes a list of important resources that may be helpful for undocumented students who are getting ready to apply to graduate school. There are also a couple of exciting announcements and links to recent posts.

Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students with Upcoming Deadlines:

[Deadline: October 1, 2025] COFEM Mexican American Dream Scholarship: Open to undocumented students.

[Deadline: October 30, 2025] Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship: Open to undocumented graduate students.

[Deadline: November 12, 2025] Cooke College Scholarship Program: Open to undocumented high school students.

[Multiple deadlines] College Board BigFuture Scholarships: Open to undocumented high school students.

It’s Grad Applications Season! 

• Check out these personal stories written by graduate students who identify as currently or formerly undocumented.
• Keep up with the latest funding opportunities open to undocumented students pursuing graduate school.
• Read NYSYLC’s UndocuGrad Guide featuring helpful advice about navigating the graduate school application process while undocumented.
• Watch the UndocuGrads Virtual Workshop facilitated by 13 panelists who shared their experiences, advice, and resources.
• Fee waivers are available for undocumented students with DACA who are unable to pay for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) (more info here).
• Fee waivers are available for undocumented students who are unable to pay for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) (more info here).
• For more resources, check out this page at My Undocumented Life, and this page created by the UndocuBasic Needs Project.

Do You Want to Learn More About the Graduate School Application Process?

Carolina, Founder of My Undocumented Life, will host a virtual presentation this Fall covering information about the following:

– Applying to graduate school as an undocumented student
– Paying for your graduate school applications and tuition
– Steps you can take now to start preparing your application
– and more!

Stay tuned for the registration form. In the meantime, make sure you are subscribed (it’s free) so you don’t miss out on any updates! You can subscribe here.

Don’t Miss Out On These Recent Posts

How Resource Centers Can Support Undocumented Students Through Networking

“Undocumented students are generally not authorized to work in the United States, though they may be able to pursue certain opportunities, such as independent contracting. In response to these constrained opportunities, many undocumented student resource centers (USRCs) across the country have implemented non-employment based opportunities (NEBOs) to support undocumented students.” Read more here.

School-Led Efforts to Support Immigrant Students and Their Families

“As immigration enforcement continues to spread and intensify under President Donald Trump’s 2nd term, some elementary, high school, and university campuses are adopting measures to combat the consequences that enforcement imposes on students. Immigrant students across the country have expressed growing concerns about attending school due to fears of immigration raids on their campuses.” Read more here.

The US Childhood Arrivals Mural: An Overview of the Coast-to-Coast Mural on Growing Up Undocumented and Q & A with Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana

“Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work centers on digital storytelling, testimonial literature, diaspora studies, and 20^th– and 21^st-century Mexican, Mexican-American, and Chicano/a literature and culture. She is currently leading the US Childhood Arrivals Mural project, which features the stories of young adults who grew up undocumented in the United States.” Read more here.

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