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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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Private Colleges that Accept Undocumented Students as Domestic Students
(Last updated on August 2017) In the past five years, many private colleges have transitioned to considering undocumented students as domestic students instead of international students in the admissions process. As you look for colleges to apply to, we know… Read More ›
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Soros Justice Fellowships: Open to undocumented immigrants
The Soros Justice Fellowships provide financial support to individuals who undertake projects aimed at advancing reform, spurring debate, and catalyzing change on a range of issues facing the U.S. criminal justice system. Funding ranges from $58,700 to $110,250. This fellowship program opportunity is open… Read More ›
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Google Lime Scholarship Program: Open to Undocumented Students with Disabilities
Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. They recently announced this year’s Lime Scholarship. Selected students will be invited to… Read More ›
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Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students
(Last updated on November 2025) We are continually expanding this list and featuring scholarships with approaching deadlines so be sure to return to this page periodically. SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TO UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS [Deadline: November 1, 2025] UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to… Read More ›
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Public Policy and International Affairs Program: Open to undocumented students
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) supports students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs. The Program begins with a Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), which a seven-week summer program that focused on preparing… Read More ›
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Law school preparation events in California
If you are an undocumented student interested in applying to law school, check out these two events and all that they have to offer. For People of Color Law School Admissions Conference at UC Davis This event will provide attendees… Read More ›
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2017 Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship: Open to undocumented graduate students with DACA
The Ford Foundation is committed to increasing the diversity of the country’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will… Read More ›
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Scholarships for undocumented students with September and October deadlines
[Deadline: 9/9/16] Law Student Scholarship– This scholarship opportunity is open to law school students who have ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties. The scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. [Deadline: 9/12/16] Out of the Shadows Scholarship– If you live… Read More ›
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Golden Door Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students with DACA
Golden Door Scholars is a non-profit committed to investing in DACA students’ access to education and career opportunities. They provide four-year college scholarships, as well as professional development & internship support. Their Golden Door Scholarships provide students with funding to cover full… Read More ›
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Golden Apple Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students with DACA in Illinois
Golden Apple Scholars who enter the program out of High School receive up to $23,000 in scholarships and stipend funds, paid summer institutes, academic support, job placement assistance, and ongoing mentoring. Here are the eligibility requirements: Be a U.S. citizen or… Read More ›
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drIMErs en Movimiento Forum: Open to undocumented youth
In this forum, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow undocumented young adults. You will also receive tools to help you pursue your initiatives and projects of social entrepreneurship. The Forum will be held in Los Angeles, California on… Read More ›
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship: Open to undocumented community college students
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship provides up to $40,000 per year to each of approximately 85 students selected annually. Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living… Read More ›