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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.

• Golden Door Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on September 3, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Golden Apple Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students with DACA in Illinois

  By My Undocumented Life on September 2, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• drIMErs en Movimiento Forum: Open to undocumented youth

  By My Undocumented Life on August 31, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship: Open to undocumented community college students

  By My Undocumented Life on August 30, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• 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 ›