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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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Job opportunity: Dream Center Coordinator at CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU Dominguez Hills is currently looking for a strong candidate that understands the issues of undocumented students, the diversity of student experiences, has a background in counseling or student affairs, and other relatable skills to lead their Toro Dreamers Success… Read More ›
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La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
La Unidad Latina Foundation is a nonprofit that awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 to support students pursuing a higher education. This year, they have a National Scholarship and a DREAM Scholarship. Here are the eligibility requirements: Minimum cumulative… Read More ›
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Student Education and Leadership Fund Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Student Education and Leadership Fund (SELF) is committed to giving back to the community by providing financial assistance to students who are planning to enroll in post-secondary programs of study. They are now accepting applications for the 2016–2017 award cycle. And… Read More ›
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DREAMers Pathways to College Workshop in Chicago, IL
As part of the National College Fair to be held at Chicago, IL, on Saturday, October 1st, there will be a workshop focused on college and financial aid access to undocumented students titled “DREAMers Pathway to College.” The session will be… Read 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 ›