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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 experience with ICE, CBP, DHS & USCIS

  By My Undocumented Life on October 19, 2016 • ( 1 )

  By DEYVID It all started one morning while I was riding a Greyhound bus to Louisiana to attend college. I was just 45 minutes away when my bus came to a stop for an unexpected immigration checkpoint. This was my first… Read More ›

• Tips to Consider When Applying to PPIA as an Undocumented Student

  By My Undocumented Life on October 18, 2016 • ( 0 )

  By MELISSA With the deadline for the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) fellowship approaching fast, I want to share with you all some tips that I hope will help undocumented students strengthen their applications. PPIA is… Read More ›

• Reflections of a Former Undocumented Student

  By My Undocumented Life on October 17, 2016 • ( 1 )

  By ROBERT  Growing up undocumented is a difficult and constant internal struggle, but you have to remember that you are not alone in this. One of the most important things you can do as an undocumented immigrant is to share your… Read More ›

• Microsoft Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on October 14, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Microsoft recently opened this year’s scholarship opportunity, which seeks to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. This scholarship opportunity is open to undocumented students. As long as you are currently… Read More ›

• NYSYLC Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in New York City

  By My Undocumented Life on October 14, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) is an undocumented youth-led organization in New York. This year, they are awarding scholarships to help support youth pursue their higher education. Here are the eligibility requirements: Residing in NYC and attending or planning to… Read More ›

• CARECEN 2017 Educational Exchange Trip to El Salvador: Open to undocumented youth with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on October 13, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) is the largest Central American immigrant rights organization in the United States. The organization is committed to empowering Central Americans and all immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice, and… Read More ›

• UndocuGrad Tip: Taking the GRE as an undocumented student

  By My Undocumented Life on October 13, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  We know that many of you are preparing to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) so that you can apply to graduate school. Aside from making sure you study and get enough rest the night before the exam, you should… Read More ›

• USHLI Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on October 12, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute is a non-profit dedicated to empowering the Latino community by promoting education, leadership development, unity, and civic participation. Their Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students attending or accepted… Read More ›

• Register for PODER’s “Dreaming of a Higher Education” Conference at the University of California Riverside

  By My Undocumented Life on October 11, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  PODER (Providing Opportunities Dreams and Education in Riverside) is an undocumented youth-led student organization at the University of California, Riverside. They are hosting their 8th Annual “Dreaming of a Higher Education” Conference, where they will provide important information and resources about… Read More ›

• Fee waiver available for the MCAT: Open to undocumented youth with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on October 10, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  If you are planning to apply to medical schools and need to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), but are unable to pay for the test, you may be eligible to receive a fee waiver by the Association of American… Read More ›

• DACA Scholars Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on October 6, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  DACA Scholars is a free mobile app that features scholarship opportunities for Latina/o students. You can learn more about what motivated Deyvid Morales, a fellow undocumented student, to create the app on this post. And if you haven’t downloaded this app… Read More ›

• Dear Donald Trump, Sincerely an Immigrant

  By My Undocumented Life on October 6, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  By ASHER Dear Donald Trump, I thought about tweeting this to you, but I wouldn’t be able to express my concern in 140 characters. I’ll try my best anyway. I’m a 20-year-old guy and a third year college student. I’m in… Read More ›