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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.
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2019 ADAC Aspire Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students in Arizona
The Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) is accepting applications for this year’s Aspire scholarship opportunity. ADAC is an immigrant youth-led organization that advocates for the educational and human rights of undocumented immigrants. Their 2019-2020 scholarship is open to undocumented students… Read More ›
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2020 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students for Graduate School
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship provides up to $90,000 in financial support over two years of graduate school. This is an opportunity open to immigrants who graduated from both high school and college in the United States, regardless of… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Director at Pre-Health Dreamers
Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) is a project that supports undocumented young adults in their pursuit of a career in health and science. PHD is currently looking to hire a new director. Note: “The director will be based in California (Northern or… Read More ›
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2019 Western Union Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students
The Western Union Foundation is awarding scholarships to help young people pursue a higher education. Each scholarship recipient will receive $2,500 that they can use toward their tuition or school fees. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Scholarships must be used… Read More ›
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Journey from Locked Out States to a College Education: Spotlight on Eastern Connecticut State University with TheDream.US Program
By UNDOCUSCHOLARS College presidents and organizations have the potential to play a powerful role in working with and for undocumented students and activists. President Elsa Núñez of Eastern Connecticut State University, one of the universities in TheDream.US program that provides… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Assistant Director for the Undocumented Student Services Office at Rutgers University
Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Director to work with undocumented students. The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services offered by the Intercultural Resource Center to engage and… Read More ›
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Register for this year’s UndocU Conference at CSU Long Beach
The Dream Success Center at CSU Long Beach is hosting their annual UndocU Conference on May 3, 2019, which will feature research with and in support of undocumented students, their families, and communities. This year’s conference keynote speaker will be… Read More ›
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2019 Dream Summer Fellowship: Open to undocumented youth
The Dream Resource Center at the UCLA Labor Center is now receiving applications for the Dream Summer Fellowship. “Participants are placed within social justice-based organizations and work closely with their host organization to incorporate and strengthen the role of immigrant issues alongside… Read More ›
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New Special Issue on Immigration: Migrant Illegality across Uneven Legal Geographies
The Law & Policy journal recently published a special issue on immigration titled, Migrant Illegality across Uneven Legal Geographies. In the special issue, the authors examine the lived experiences of undocumented immigrants and their families, paying particular attention to the effects of place and the law. The… Read More ›
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2019 Davis-Putter Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students
The Davis-Putter Fund recently announced this year’s scholarship opportunity! This $10,000 scholarship is for 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… Read More ›
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2019 CORE Que Llueva Café Scholarship: Open to Undocumented High School/GED Graduates
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 ›
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2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at UC Irvine: Open to AB 540 Students
The University of California, Irvine is hosting a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, which offers undergraduate and master’s students an opportunity to work closely with faculty members at UCI, obtain research experience, network, and participate in graduate preparation workshops…. Read More ›