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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.
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Ascend Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students in New York
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 ›
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Undocumented students and FAFSA
As undocumented students, we DO NOT qualify for federal financial aid. However, institutions or scholarships may sometimes ask you to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application to obtain a Student Aid Report (SAR), which is a report… Read More ›
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2015-2016 Law school scholarship: Open to undocumented students
MALDEF, the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization, is awarding 5-10 law school scholarships of $5,000 each to law students from throughout the nation. MALDEF’s 2015-2016 Law School Scholarship is open to all students who are enrolled at an… Read More ›
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Register for the Undocumented and Black Convening
A planning committee of undocumented and black folks from across the U.S. are putting together The Undocumented and Black Convening. This effort is a first-of-its kind space for undocumented and black folks to heal, organize and be empowered by each other…. Read More ›
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Scholarship America Dream Award: Open to undocumented students with DACA
Scholarship America’s Dream Award has been established to assist students from across the nation entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of… Read More ›
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Join a national network of undocumented graduate students
When I was first applying to graduate school, I soon realized that I was not alone. I reached out to several undocumented graduate students who guided and supported me throughout the application process. With the help of an entire community,… Read More ›
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CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program: Open to undocumented students with DACA
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is offering a nine month paid Fellowship Program where Latina/os who have earned at least a master’s degree within three years of the program start date will receive hands-on experience in the following public policy areas: higher education, secondary education,… Read More ›
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CHCI Public Policy Fellowship Program: Open to undocumented students with DACA
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is offering a paid Fellowship program that offers Latinos, who have earned a bachelor’s degree within two years of the program start date, the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in public policy. Fellows have the opportunity… Read More ›
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Must-see documentary about growing up undocumented
Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie) is a film that features Angy Rivera‘s story of sexual abuse, growing up undocumented, and organizing. Since the age of 4, Angy has grown up undocumented in the United States. Mikaela Shwer… Read More ›
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Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA)
On November 20, 2014, President Barack Obama announced the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program. Under DAPA, eligible undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and parents of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) would have temporary relief from… Read More ›
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An Undocumented Student’s Guide to College (feature on Illinois)
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), the Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL), and Educators For Fair Consideration (E4FC) recently released this guide for undocumented students pursuing a college education. In the guide, you will find helpful information… Read More ›
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2016 Emerge Latino Conference (Scholarship available to help cover your travel expenses)
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is hosting Emerge– a 3 day Latino leadership conference located in Washington D.C. that provides college students with public policy briefings on public health, education, and immigration. At the conference, students also participate in a… Read More ›