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Welcome to My Undocumented Life! A place where we can document our lives as undocumented immigrants. MyUndocumentedLife.org is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for undocumented immigrants. Here, you will find the latest on scholarship opportunities, immigration news, ways in navigating the educational system, and more.

• My Undocumented Life November 2025 Newsletter

  By My Undocumented Life on November 5, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• 2026 Dream.Us Scholarships: Open to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on November 3, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Job Opportunity: Director of Office of Immigrant Student Success at LaGuardia Community College

  By My Undocumented Life on October 27, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• 2026 Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship: Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students

  By My Undocumented Life on October 22, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Undocumented Student Program at UC Berkeley

  By My Undocumented Life on October 20, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• How Institutions Can Help Address Undocumented College Students’ Basic Needs

  By My Undocumented Life on October 15, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Applying to Graduate School? Check Out These Books!

  By My Undocumented Life on October 13, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  If you are getting ready to apply to graduate school, the following books help distill the application process and experience. “In The Latinx Guide to Graduate School Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales and Magdalena L. Barrera provide prospective and current Latinx graduate students in… Read More ›

• A Review of “Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States” and Q & A with author Dr. Rafael A. Martínez

  By My Undocumented Life on October 8, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  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… Read More ›

• Supporting Students Directly Affected by a Loved One’s Deportation

  By My Undocumented Life on October 6, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  (This post is part of a series where we are discussing the experiences of undocumented folks and their families navigating this difficult period in order to raise awareness and increase support for those affected. If you have resources to share,… Read More ›

• 2026 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on October 1, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 25 fellows who receive $70,000 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in three professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›

• 2026 UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on September 29, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  The UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 fellowship program! The PPFP supports PhD recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. Selected fellows receive “postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty… Read More ›

• Register for the 2025 Virtual UndocuGrads Presentation on Applying to Grad School as an Undocumented Student

  By My Undocumented Life on September 24, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Are you an undocumented student thinking about applying to grad school? Or are you an educator/staff member who works closely with undocumented students? Make sure to register for the 2025 UndocuGrads Virtual Presentation hosted through the My Undocumented Life blog!… Read More ›