Author Archives
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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2026 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students
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 ›
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2026 UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students with DACA
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 ›
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Register for the 2025 Virtual UndocuGrads Presentation on Applying to Grad School as an Undocumented Student
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 ›
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Providing Direct Assistance for Detained Immigrant Youth & Parents
As immigration enforcement practices escalate across the country, immigrant young adults and their families are being directly impacted—with many experiencing a loved one’s detention or deportation. Community members can support families by volunteering to help with rides or run errands… Read More ›
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My Undocumented Life September 2025 Newsletter
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… Read More ›
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2026 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Doctoral Students
The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its dissertation fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 35 fellows who receive $27,500 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in two professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›
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Examining How Immigration Officers Reconcile Race and Morality in Their Work: A Book Review of “Bordering on Indifference” and a Q and A with author Dr. Irene Vega
(Review and Interview by Angie) Dr. Irene Vega is an associate professor in the sociology department at the University of California, Irvine, whose work looks at immigration enforcement using a top-down approach, examining those who enforce immigration policies, such as… Read More ›
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UndocuGrad Tip: Is Grad School For Me? Factors to Consider & Advice
If you recently graduated from college, you may be wondering: Is graduate school for me? There are many pathways that undocumented college students may take after graduation, including graduate school, entrepreneurship, and law school, among other options. In this post,… Read More ›
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How Resource Centers can Support Undocumented Students through Networking
By IZZY 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… Read More ›
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2026 COFEM Mexican American Dream Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students
COFEM (Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas / Council of Mexican Federations in North America) is currently accepting applications for its annual Mexican American Dream Scholarship program. This scholarship opportunity is “open to first generation college students, regardless of immigration status”. Scholarship… Read More ›
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School-Led Efforts to Support Immigrant Students and Their Families
By EVELYN 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… Read More ›
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2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship program is currently accepting applications. Every year, 30 fellows are selected. Fellows receive one to two years of funding towards their graduate study in the United States (totaling up to $90,000 in funding). Fellows… Read More ›