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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.

• CORE Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students

  By My Undocumented Life on December 28, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) is awarding scholarships of $500 each to undocumented high school students who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. This scholarship aims to support… Read More ›

• Meritus Scholars Program: Open to undocumented high school students from San Francisco, CA

  By My Undocumented Life on December 25, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Meritus Scholars program offers a wide array of resources to graduating high school seniors, including a $14,000 scholarship, campus connections and peer mentors, orientation workshops, and professional skill development. This opportunity is for seniors graduating from San Francisco high schools with… Read More ›

• Book scholarship for undocumented students at UC Riverside

  By My Undocumented Life on December 24, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The University of California, Riverside (UCR) has created a Book Grant to help undocumented students obtain the books they need for their classes. If UCR’s Undocumented Student Program already has the textbook you need, you can borrow it from their Lending… Read More ›

• MTO Fellows Program: Open to undocumented students in/near Los Angeles

  By My Undocumented Life on December 22, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

    If you are interested in going to law school, definitely check out the MTO Fellows Program. It is a one-year initiative aimed at preparing 20-30 students for admission to, and success in, law school. This program seeks applicants from all backgrounds and strives… Read More ›

• Microsoft Scholarship: Open to undocumented students

  By My Undocumented Life on December 21, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Microsoft awards college tuition scholarships each year to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence and… Read 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 ›