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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.

• San Diego Dream Team DACA Scholarship: Open to undocumented youth in San Diego, CA

  By My Undocumented Life on August 29, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The San Diego Dream Team is an immigrant youth-led organization in San Diego, California.   Through this year’s DACA scholarship, each recipient will be awarded $465 to cover DACA application processing fees.  Scholarship checks will be written to the U.S…. Read More ›

• 2016 Mexican-American Dream Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Southern California

  By My Undocumented Life on August 23, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM) recently announced their Mexican-American Dream scholarship.  Scholarship awards range from $500 (to community college students) to $1,000 (to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges or universities).  Over the years, their scholarships have helped over 300 students… Read More ›

• 2016 Out of the Shadows Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Florida

  By My Undocumented Life on August 19, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  CHISPAS is an organization dedicated to addressing the needs and issues of the immigrant community through education and awareness.  Since 2012, CHISPAS has been awarding students the “Out of the Shadows” Scholarships to support their attainment of a higher education in… Read More ›

• FlexMed: Open to undocumented students interested in medical school

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

  

  The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) recently announced this year’s FlexMed initiative, which allows college sophomores in any major to apply for early assurance of acceptance to the school.  Once accepted, you can pursue your studies unencumbered… Read More ›

• Help bring an UndocuGrads Webinar to your school/organization!

  By My Undocumented Life on August 17, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Over the years, we have organized UndocuGrads conferences throughout California to share important information and resources with undocumented students about the graduate school application process. We know that there are many more undocumented students in need of the resources to… Read More ›

• Los Amigos de El Salvador Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on August 16, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The Amigos de El Salvador (ADES) is committed to supporting low-income students pursue a higher education.  This year, they are providing three scholarship awards to Latino students residing in Contra Costa County, California. Here are the eligibility requirements for this scholarship… Read More ›

• Immigration Lawyer Scholarship 2016: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on August 15, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstein, P.C., an immigration law firm based in Los Angeles, California, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student with a strong personal connection to the immigrant community for the 2016-2017 school year.  Note: Undocumented… Read More ›

• 2016 Law Student Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

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

  

  The San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association recently announced this year’s scholarship.  This opportunity is open to law students who have demonstrated community service and academic achievement.  The scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $5,000.  Note: Recipients are not limited to… Read More ›

• National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Program: Open to undocumented students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on August 9, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The National Hispanic Health Foundation announced this year’s national scholarship program, which is open to students who are committed to careers in health care and enrolled full-time in dental, medical, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and policy schools.  The Foundation will award 21 scholarships… Read More ›

• Job opportunity: Undocumented Student Services Coordinator at UC Santa Barbara

  By My Undocumented Life on August 8, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The University of California, Santa Barbara is hiring someone who will coordinate direct services, campus training, student retention efforts, outreach and Intern program for Undocumented Student Services.  The Undocumented Student Services Coordinator will provide leadership, vision, management, assessment, and evaluation…. Read More ›

• My Experience as a DACAmented College Student

  By My Undocumented Life on July 18, 2016 • ( 3 )

  By ASHER  Being the first in my family to go to a university in the U.S. meant that I had to figure most things out as I went along. The first few weeks in college was like drinking from a firehose:… Read More ›

• NFAPL 2016 Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

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

  

  The National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda (NFAPL) is committed to the advancement of Latinos through education and leadership.  This year, they are awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is, or will be, attending an institution of higher learning (2… Read More ›