My Undocumented Life November 2025 Newsletter

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, some helpful resources include information about Know Your Rights and rapid response networks. If you are an ally, it is helpful to know ways you can support students directly affected by a loved one’s deportation, provide direct assistance for detained immigrant youth and parents, and other ways to help families. In this post, we share additional resources including information about scholarship opportunities, books on immigration, and more.

Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students with Upcoming Deadlines:

[Deadline: November 1, 2025] UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to undocumented graduate students with DACA.

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

[Deadline: November 13, 2025] Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to undocumented graduate students.

[Deadline: November 20, 2025] Point Foundation’s Flag Scholarship: Open to undocumented LGBTQ students.

Don’t Miss Out On These Recent Posts

“Job Opportunity: Director of Office of Immigrant Student Success at LaGuardia Community College” – “LaGuardia Community College is hiring a Director of Office of Immigrant Student Success to work directly with immigrant students.”

“How Institutions Can Help Address Undocumented College Students’ Basic Needs” – “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 these students, survival and success hinge not only on material necessities but also on access to trusted legal services and protection from immigration enforcement, as well as a sense of belonging and safety. Equally important is the assurance that higher education can lead to employment opportunities after graduation. Without these supports, undocumented students are left trying to learn while navigating uncertainty about their future and their personal and families’ safety.”

“Applying to Graduate School? Check Out These Books!” – “If you are getting ready to apply to graduate school, the following books help distill the application process and experience.”

“A Review of ‘Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States’ and Q & A with author Dr. Rafael A. Martínez” – “Dr. Rafael A. Martínez is an assistant professor of Southwest Borderlands at Arizona State University whose work centers on issues of immigration, immigrant communities, and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. His book, Illegalized, examines the work of immigrant youth organizers in the United States, including acts of civil disobedience and the use of social media in recent years.”

“Supporting Students Directly Affected by a Loved One’s Deportation” – “In recent months, there has been an ongoing expansion and intensification of enforcement activities (such as arrests, raids, and sightings of immigration officers) across the country. Consequently, many undocumented and mixed-status families (where at least one member is undocumented) are grappling with the threat and reality of deportations. If you are an educator, counselor, or staff member working directly with a student whose loved one is deported, there are several ways you can support them.”

“Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Undocumented Student Program at UC Berkeley” – “The Undocumented Student Program (USP) at UC Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Director. The USP is dedicated to supporting undocumented undergrad and grad students.”

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