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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.

• Leadership 1000 Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Washington

  By My Undocumented Life on December 18, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Leadership 1000 Scholarship is a scholarship program funded by individuals, foundations, or businesses to provide college scholarships to students who need assistance attending an eligible four-year college or university. Scholarships awards range from $2,500 to $5,000. To be considered for the… Read More ›

• Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship: Open to undocumented students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on December 17, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Golden Apple is a non-profit organization that works to inspire, develop and support teacher excellence in Illinois, especially in schools of need. This month, the organization announced that their scholarship program is now open to undocumented students who have DACA. The Golden… Read More ›

• The Latino Medical Student Association National Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on December 16, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is a national organization that supports medical and premedical student interested in promoting the health of the Latino community. Award amounts vary year to year. The scholarship will be a minimum of $500. Applicants are… Read More ›

• Isac Amaya Foundation Scholarship: Open to undocumented students from Arizona

  By My Undocumented Life on December 15, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  In 2006, the state of Arizona passed Proposition 300, which bans undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition benefits or state financial aid. As a response, the Isac Amaya Foundation began to raise funds to offer scholarships to undocumented students who have to… Read More ›

• Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute Scholarship: Open to undocumented students at CUNY

  By My Undocumented Life on December 11, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute is offering ‘s $4800 to $6330 scholarships to City University of New York (CUNY) undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community…. Read More ›

• Book review: “Youth Held at the Border” by Lisa Patel

  By My Undocumented Life on December 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  By GABRIELLA and NESTOR In Youth Held at the Border: Immigration, Education, and the Politics of Inclusion (2012), Lisa Patel explores how immigrant youth are included in, and excluded from, various sectors of U.S. society, including education. Instead of the land of opportunity, immigrant youth often encounter… Read More ›

• Support undocumented youth this holiday season

  By My Undocumented Life on December 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  With the holidays coming up, many of us are wondering what gifts to get for our loved ones. Here’s a list of items that would make great gifts and are a great way to support undocumented youth! 1) Books– Undocumented youth and allies… Read More ›

• Latinos in Technology Scholarship: Open to undocumented students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on December 8, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

    The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley. The foundation is offering 100… Read More ›

• Dissertation Fellowship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on December 7, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  The Center for Engaged Scholarship is a new organization, created by and for social scientists, who want the United States to be a more democratic, more egalitarian, and more environmentally sustainable society. The center’s first initiative is a dissertation fellowship for social… Read More ›

• Greenlining Legal/Policy Programs: Open to undocumented students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on December 4, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Greenlining Institute is a policy, research, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. The Institute works on a variety of major policy issues, from the economy to environmental policy, civic engagement and many others. They have a… Read More ›

• CHCI Scholarship: Open to undocumented students with DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on December 2, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is committed to educating, empowering, and connecting Latin@ leaders, as well as creating a transformative and lasting Impact on Latino youth and our nation. CHCI is offering scholarships for Latino students to help cover education costs (e.g…. Read More ›

• Ascend Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students in New York

  By My Undocumented Life on December 1, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Ascend Educational Fund is a nonprofit built to enable and encourage immigrant students to pursue their higher education and professional goals. They are offering scholarship awards between $2,500 and $20,000. This scholarship opportunity is open to all immigrant students, regardless of… Read More ›