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• List of Colleges Providing Covid19 Emergency Funds to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on May 14, 2020 • ( 27 )

  

  The Department of Education has arbitrarily excluded undocumented students from receiving financial aid through the CARES Act. Notably, an increasing number of schools across the country are taking action and providing emergency funds available to undocumented students. At My Undocumented… Read More ›

• Covid19 State Financial Assistance for Undocumented & Mixed-Status Families in California

  By My Undocumented Life on May 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  On April 15, 2020, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom announced a $125M fund to provide direct financial support to undocumented immigrants and their loved ones who were excluded from the federal government assistance through the CARES Act. The CA… Read More ›

• 2020 CLLFC Scholarship Opportunity: Open to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on April 29, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship opportunities. CLLFC is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and supporting Latino culture and heritage. Note: “All students, irrespective of immigration status, are eligible to apply… Read More ›

• The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Undocumented and Mixed-Status Families & How Allies Can Help

  By My Undocumented Life on April 28, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The current Covid-19 pandemic has severely compounded the issues affecting undocumented and mixed-status families including concerns about finances, employment, access to health care, and the threat of deportation. In this post, we detail some of the main challenges that immigrant… Read More ›

• Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and their Families During COVID-19

  By My Undocumented Life on March 30, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  (Last Updated on: January 2021) At My Undocumented Life we have compiled a list of resources and news that can help undocumented and mixed-status families during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We update this page frequently so be sure to bookmark… Read More ›

• 2020 Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students in California

  By My Undocumented Life on February 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The Chicana Latina Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit organization which promotes professional and leadership development of Latinas. Each year, the Foundation awards merit-based scholarships of $1,500 each to Latina college students. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Self-identify as a Chicana… Read More ›

• 2020 CORE Que Llueva Café Scholarship: Open to Undocumented High School/GED Graduates

  By My Undocumented Life on February 17, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) recently announced this year’s scholarship opportunity. It is open to undocumented high school/GED graduates who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. This scholarship aims to support… Read More ›

• Share the #UndocuLove this Valentine’s Day!

  By My Undocumented Life on February 14, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  If you’re looking for a pick-up line that will elicit a response from fellow undocumented folks, look no further than Undocupick-up Lines. Founded in 2012 by four undocumujeres, Undocupick-up lines is at the heart of the movement. This post features… Read More ›

• 2020 Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: Open to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on February 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The Davis-Putter Fund awards $10,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are active in social justice movements. The Fund considers the applicant’s contribution to social justice, ability to perform academically, and relevance of educational program, as well as their… Read More ›

• UndocU 2020 Conference at CSU Long Beach

  By My Undocumented Life on January 26, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The second annual UndocU conference will be held on April 16-17, 2020 at CSU Long Beach. It will feature papers, presentations, roundtables, performances, and art installations focused on research with and in support of undocumented students, their families, and communities…. Read More ›

• ROCIO Film Scholarship for Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on November 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The producers of the documentary, “Rocio,” recently announced a scholarship opportunity open to undocumented students (with or without DACA). Each scholarship award is $1,000. The documentary features the experiences of Rocio, who was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer, and whose son… Read More ›

• Job Opportunity: Undocumented Student Services Associate Director at Georgetown University

  By My Undocumented Life on November 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Georgetown University is currently hiring an Associate Director to work directly with undocumented students and their families. The Associate Director would be responsible for “identifying and collaborating with on- and off- campus resources and partners to help undocumented students address… Read More ›