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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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Register for PODER’s “Dreaming of a Higher Education” Conference at the University of California Riverside
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 ›
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Fee waiver available for the MCAT: Open to undocumented youth with DACA
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 ›
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DACA Scholars Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
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 ›
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Dear Donald Trump, Sincerely an Immigrant
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 ›
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The Science Ambassador Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
Cards Against Humanity’s Science Pack recently announced their full tuition (for up to four years) scholarship opportunity for a woman who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math. Note: You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply. You… Read More ›
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Fee waiver available for the LSAT: Open to undocumented youth with DACA
If you are planning to apply to law schools and need to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), but are unable to pay for the test, you may be eligible to receive a fee waiver. To qualify for a… Read More ›
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LEDA Scholars Program: Open to undocumented high school students with DACA
The LEDA Scholars program supports students over a six year trajectory so that they can apply to and thrive in selective colleges. Each year, LEDA recruits 100 high school students who show leadership potential but may lack the exposure and support… Read More ›
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DACA Renewal Delays
In August of 2016, USCIS announced that some requests to renew Deferred Action for Childhood Consideration (DACA) filed between February 14, 2016 and June 22, 2016 were delayed. If you already submitted your DACA renewal and it has been pending… Read More ›
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation just announced their college scholarship program, which awards students up $40,000 per year (plus opportunities for internships, study abroad, graduate school funding, and more). Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic… Read More ›
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Brown University’s New Admissions Policy: How It Came About and Advice on Applying from Current Students and Faculty
By KEVIN, SILVINA, RENATA, LINDA, ANAMARIA, and ALEXIS According to a September 12, 2016 announcement, Brown University shifted its admissions and financial aid policies to treat undocumented students as domestic students in calculating their aid awards. Here, we provide some… Read More ›
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Seeking Passionate Interns! [CLOSED]
Are you passionate about working with and on behalf of undocumented communities? Consider joining My (Un)Documented Life blog’s Fall 2016 Internship Program to be a part of a growing platform that provides up-to-date information and resources to undocumented immigrants. You will… Read More ›
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Act Six Leadership & Scholarship Initiative: Open to undocumented high school students
The Act Six Leadership & Scholarship Initiative is a full-tuition and full-need scholarship that connects local faith-based community affiliates with faith and social justice-based colleges to equip emerging urban and community leaders to engage the college campus and their communities… Read More ›