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.

• 2025 Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Chicana and/or Latina Students in Select Northern California Counties

  By My Undocumented Life on January 7, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  The Chicana Latina Foundation is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. Students selected for the program receive a $1,500 scholarship. They are also invited to attend the Foundation’s annual award dinner. Awardees also participate as a CLF Ambassador and… Read More ›

• 2025 Dream.Us Scholarships: Open to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on November 26, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  TheDream.US offers two types of scholarships for undocumented students across the country – the “National Scholarship” and the “Opportunity Scholarship” depending on what state you live in. The “National Scholarship” provides up to $16,500 for an Associates degree, and $33,000… Read More ›

• 2025 Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship: Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students

  By My Undocumented Life on November 21, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ students who are pursuing their college or graduate degrees in the U.S. The Scholarship provides recipients financial support, resources, and professional development opportunities. Please note that the scholarship amount depends on… Read More ›

• Understanding the Lives of Unaccompanied & Undocumented Young Adults: A Review of “Sin Padres, Ni Papeles” and Q & A with author Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales

  By My Undocumented Life on November 20, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales is an assistant professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley whose work explores the consequences of immigration policy on migrant children and their families, including undocumented young adults who migrate to the United States unaccompanied. More recently,… Read More ›

• Register for Pre-Law Bootcamp by Immigrants Rising

  By My Undocumented Life on November 19, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  Immigrants Rising is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of resources to undocumented young adults to support their educational goals and career aspirations. They are currently accepting applications for their Pre-Law Bootcamp which is a four-day program geared… Read More ›

• An Open Letter to Undocumented Students, Families, and Allies on the Day After the Elections

  By My Undocumented Life on November 6, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  It is difficult to come up with the right words to say on such a heavy day. The days and weeks leading up to any U.S. presidential election cycle are on their own marked by acute feelings of anxiety and… Read More ›

• In Their Own Words: Reflections from Undocumented & Mixed-Status Students About the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections

  By My Undocumented Life on October 29, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  As we approach the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, it is important to understand the experiences of undocumented students and their families, including students who come from mixed-status households where at least one member is undocumented. This post features students’ reflections… Read More ›

• Election Night Prep: Affirmations & Resources for Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on October 24, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  With the 2024 U.S. presidential election fast approaching, we wanted to share a set of affirmations and resources for undocumented students grappling with this highly uncertain and challenging period. Have additional affirmations or resources to share? Share them in the… Read More ›

• Addressing Undocumented College Students’ Basic Needs: New research report and resource pages

  By My Undocumented Life on October 22, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The undocuBasic Needs project (uBNP) seeks to help understand & address the basic needs of undocumented students, and those who are from a mixed-status family (where at least one member is undocumented). The uBNP conducted 106 interviews with students across the… Read More ›

• Summer of Dreams 2025 Travel Abroad Program by the Arizona Dream Act Coalition: Open to DACA Recipients

  By My Undocumented Life on October 17, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of immigrants and students in their pursuit of a higher education. This year, they are hosting a “Summer of Dreams” program, which provides eligible and… Read More ›

• Important Pre-Election Reminders & Resources Surrounding DACA

  By My Undocumented Life on October 15, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a federal program that was first implemented in 2012 under the Obama administration. DACA provides eligible undocumented young adults with access to temporary relief from deportation and work authorization. With DACA, many undocumented… Read More ›

• Supporting Undocumented Students During Uncertain Times

  By My Undocumented Life on October 10, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By CAROLINA Undocumented students are presently contending with heightened levels of uncertainty in light of the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential elections. This is in addition to grappling with the ongoing instability of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) federal program… Read More ›