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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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Support this year’s Ignacio Ellacuria S.J. Dreamer’s Scholarship Gala in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
By BRENDA Modeled after the Magis Scholarship at Loyola University Chicago, the Ellacuria Scholarship seeks to address the needs of undocumented students who demonstrate merit and financial need in pursuing a Marquette University education. As we enter a time of great… Read More ›
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Opportunity to travel to Mexico: Open to undocumented college and graduate students with DACA
The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute and “Citizenship Now!” at the City University of New York (CUNY) just announced an opportunity to travel to Puebla, Mexico from January 10 to January 16, 2017.A small group of undergraduate and graduate students… Read More ›
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Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in New York
The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute offers scholarships to City University of New York (CUNY) undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community. This scholarship opportunity covers up… Read More ›
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Your Health Matters: Resources for Undocumented Immigrants in California, New York, and Texas
Despite experiencing mental and physical health issues, many undocumented immigrants avoid seeking help due to the lack of access to health care and/or fear of deportation. Based on the Undocumented and Uninsured report: 71% of uninsured immigrant youth have an existing need… Read More ›
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IRT Summer Workshop: Open to Undocumented Students Applying to Graduate School
The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) seeks to address the lack of diversity in the nation’s teaching faculties. Each year, 25-30 Interns are selected to participate in an intense four-week Summer Workshop at Phillips Academy. This program is ideal for… Read More ›
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CUNY Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute is Offering DACA Grants
The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute at the City University of New York (CUNY) recently announced that they will be offering DACA grants to undocumented young adults who need to renew their DACA. Here are a few things to keep… Read More ›
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Register for the 3rd Annual CUNY DREAMers Conference in Queens, New York
CUNY DREAMers is a student-led organization at the City University of New York (CUNY). This Friday, we will be hosting our 3rd Annual CUNY DREAMers Conference located in Queens – one of the most diverse boroughs of New York City and… Read More ›
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CES Dissertation Fellowship: Open to undocumented doctoral students
The Center for Engaged Scholarship is an organization that was created by social scientists who want the United States to be a more democratic, more egalitarian, and more environmentally sustainable society. The center is offering dissertation fellowships of $25,000 to support graduate… Read More ›
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The Dream.Us scholarships: Open to undocumented students with DACA or TPS
The Dream.Us just announced this year’s scholarship opportunities. Their National Scholarship covers students’ tuition and fees (up to a maximum of $12,500 for an associate’s degree and $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree), at one of their Partner Colleges. Their Opportunity Scholarship covers… Read More ›
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Register for this year’s Supporting Access to Higher Education for Immigrant & Undocumented Students Conference in San Diego, CA
The Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL) is hosting their second annual conference focused on equity and access to higher education for immigrant and undocumented students. In April 2016, CESCaL hosted the first annual conference to ensure… Read More ›
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Post-Election: Recommendations for School Administrators, Educators, Counselors, and Undocumented Students
By CAROLINA On November 9, 2016, Donald Trump was elected as the forthcoming president of the United States. During his campaign, Trump has made a series of anti-immigrant remarks. He has stated that he would heighten immigration enforcement, end the Deferred… Read More ›
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Traveling abroad with Advance Parole before January 19, 2017? Here’s some advice by the Undocumented Student Program at UCB
The Undocumented Student Program at UC Berkeley has put together a very helpful overview on how to apply for and travel with advance parole as a DACA beneficiary in the next couple of months, including the risks and tips associated… Read More ›