Author Archives
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.
-
2016 Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest: Open to undocumented college students
Each year, the Lincoln Forum provides scholarships to students pursuing their college education. The amount of each award is as follows: $1,500 1st prize; $750 2nd price; $500 3rd prize. As stated on their website, “you do not have to be… Read More ›
-
How has My Undocumented Life helped you?
Dear readers of My Undocumented Life, We are currently gathering testimonials and we would love to hear from you! Since 2011, we have reached over two million views! Additionally, a growing number of schools and organizations across the United States… Read More ›
-
Film screening of “No Le Digas a Nadie/Don’t Tell Anyone” in New York
The New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is hosting a free film-screening of “No Le Digas a Nadie/Don’t Tell Anyone”-a documentary film featuring the experiences of Angy Rivera, an undocumented woman. “Since the age of 4, Angy Rivera has… Read More ›
-
2016 “Dreamers without Borders” travel opportunity: Open to undocumented youth with DACA
The U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF), a US-based nonprofit organization, just launched its 2016 “Dreamers without Borders” Program. This program will provide undocumented young adults with DACA the opportunity to travel to Mexico from December 7th, 2016 to January 3rd, 2017. Selected beneficiaries… Read More ›
-
Undocumented Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Program: Open to undocumented high school seniors
The University of California in Los Angeles’ Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) is hosting a free three-day residential program where students will learn how to navigate the community college system in order to successfully transfer to a University of… Read More ›
-
Young American Dreamers Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Florida
The Young American Dreamers (YAD) organization is awarding two scholarships, first prize is $500.00 and second prize is $250.00. To be eligible, you must be: Graduating high school senior OR currently enrolled in college Current resident of Polk, Florida or one of it’s… Read More ›
-
Latino Medical Student Association scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Latino Medical Student Association is offering scholarships to support high school and college freshman students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Students are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of immigration or citizenship status, as long… Read More ›
-
The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students
TheDream.US recently launched their Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships (for up to $80,000 over four years) to undocumented students with DACA or TPS who reside in “locked-out” states where they are either barred from attending college or required to pay… Read More ›
-
Cien Amigos IME Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in California
The Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento, the Cien Amigos civic group and the Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California, with the support of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) launched the Cien Amigos IME Scholarship Fund to support Mexican-origin and Latino… Read More ›
-
Mentorship program for undocumented students interested in health professions
Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD), which is a network of pre-health undocumented students, launched its Peer Engagement and Enrichment Program (PEEP). This project seeks to support undocumented students who are interested in applying to health-related graduate programs. As a participant, you will receive the… Read More ›
-
Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship Program is awarding scholarships to two members per family to help them pursue their educational dreams. The scholarship awards can be used for college/university tuition, language acquisition classes, technical/skills training, and GED classes. Here are… Read More ›