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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.

• My Undocumented Life October 2024 Newsletter

  By My Undocumented Life on October 8, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  With less than a month away from the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, our team is working hard to share important information and resources that can help undocumented students, their families, and allies navigate these uncertain and challenging times. In the… Read More ›

• 2025 Cooke College Scholarship Program: Open to Undocumented High School Students

  By My Undocumented Life on August 27, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is currently accepting applications for its college scholarship program. Applicants who are selected to receive the scholarship receive up to $55,000 per year towards their undergraduate education and advising. This scholarship opportunity is open to… Read More ›

• Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens: A Brief Overview and Resources

  By My Undocumented Life on August 13, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a new effort to help undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens be able to remain together while applying for legal permanent residency. Non-citizen children of requestors may also be eligible though it is advised… Read More ›

• 2025 Golden Door Scholars: Scholarship Open to Undocumented Students in Select States

  By My Undocumented Life on August 7, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  Since 2013, Golden Door Scholars has awarded scholarships and mentorship opportunities to undocumented students to support them in their educational pursuits. If awarded, scholarship recipients receive funding to cover the cost of tuition, room, and board to pursue a four-year… Read More ›

• Register for a DACA Renewal Clinic Hosted by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Open to DACA Recipients in Washington State

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

  

  The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is an organization dedicated to advancing the rights of immigrants through various efforts, including direct legal services. Currently NWIRP is offering free monthly virtual DACA clinics to help DACA recipients in the state of… Read More ›

• New Books on Immigration Out in 2024!

  By My Undocumented Life on July 30, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  If you are looking for books to add to your reading list, check out this set of books on immigration that are coming out this year! Living Together Across Borders: Communicative Care in Transnational Salvadoran Families by Lynnette Arnold This… Read More ›

• College Board BigFuture Scholarships: Open to Undocumented High School Students

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

  

  College Board is a non-profit organization that works to improve access to a college education for students through various initiatives, including research, scholarships, as well as test preparation and administration support. College Board is currently accepting applications for its BigFuture… Read More ›

• 2025 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students

  By My Undocumented Life on July 23, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 25 fellows who receive $70,000 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in three professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›

• Winter of Dreams 2024/2025 Study Abroad Program: Open to DACA Recipients

  By My Undocumented Life on July 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 “Winter of Dreams” program, which provides eligible and… Read More ›

• 2025 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Doctoral Students

  By My Undocumented Life on July 16, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its dissertation fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 35 fellows who receive $27,500 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in two professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›

• 2025 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships: Open to Undocumented Students for Graduate School!

  By My Undocumented Life on July 11, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship program is currently accepting applications. Every year, 30 fellows are selected. Fellows receive one to two years of funding towards their graduate study in the United States (totaling up to $90,000 in funding). Fellows… Read More ›

• Fall 2024 & Winter 2025 Independent Dreamers Study Abroad Mexico Program: Open to DACA Recipients

  By My Undocumented Life on May 7, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  The California-Mexico Studies Center (CMSC) is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2024 & Winter 2025 Independent Dreamers Study Abroad Mexico Program (IDSAP). The Fall program is scheduled to run from October 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025, while the… Read More ›