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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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#DignityDays: Advice about pursuing law, medical, and graduate school as an undocumented student
America’s Voice Education Fund, United We Dream, the National Immigration Law Center, and the Domestic Workers Alliance have launched a project, #DignityDays, to highlight the work and efforts from activists and leaders across the immigrant community.
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Having problems renewing your DACA because you traveled outside of the country under Advance Parole?
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is soliciting case examples for DACA recipients who are renewing their DACA and facing difficulties because they traveled outside the country on a valid grant of advance parole. If you are or represent… Read More ›
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Applying for Advance Parole with DACA
If you have applied for and received your Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval, and are thinking of applying for advance parole to travel outside of the United States, I highly recommend checking out Karla’s website and Facebook page…. Read More ›
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The New Leader Scholarship of the Marin Community Foundation
The New Leader Scholarship of the Marin Community Foundation annually awards scholarships of up to $8,000. The New Leader Scholarship consists of support for undergraduate students attending one of the five Bay Area public universities. In addition, they provide… Read More ›
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2015-2016 Association of Raza Educators Scholarship Application for Undocumented High School and College Students!
The Association of Raza Educators (A.R.E.) is awarding educational scholarships to undocumented/AB 540/DACA high school and college students. ARE aims to award up to $5,000 in student scholarships! To be eligible for the college scholarship, applicants must: 1. Must be… Read More ›
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Chicana / Latina Foundation Scholarship Program
“Each year, the Chicana Latina Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to Latina college students, valued at $1,500 dollars each.” This year they are offering 31 scholarships. Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 To be eligible, candidates must: Be a woman of Chicana/Latina heritage…. Read More ›
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OCIYU 2015 Scholarship opportunity!
The Orange County Immigrant Youth United recently opened its 2015 scholarship program! Since 2011, OCIYU has provided $11,500 in scholarships. They are one of few nationwide scholarship programs that is by, and for, undocumented youth! DEADLINE: Monday February 16, 2015 by… Read More ›
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CUNY Becas Scholarship Program!
The City University of New York Becas Scholarship is offering $4500 to $6030 to CUNY undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community. DEADLINE: February 28, 2015 Can… Read More ›
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Becas Univision 2015 scholarships!
Univision is offering 34 scholarships ($5,000 each) to students in high school, transferring from community college, and current college students. Deadlines Priority Consideration I: Application due January 31st Recommendation due January 31st Priority Consideration II: Application due February 28th Recommendation due… Read More ›
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Ascend Educational Fund Scholarship opportunity!
“Ascend Educational Fund awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a New York City high school to attend public or private colleges and universities, regardless of ethnicity, national origin,… Read More ›