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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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Esperanza Education Fund: Open to Undocumented Students with and without DACA in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
“The Esperanza Education Fund provides higher education scholarships and mentorship to DMV Metro Area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) students who are immigrants or the children of immigrants. In 2022, awards for students attending community colleges ranged from $3,000… Read More ›
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Building Stronger Connections and a Safe Space for Undocumented Patients: An Undocually Training for Health Professionals
Pre-Health Dreamers, an organization that promotes education and healthcare access for immigrant and undocumented communities, is hosting a live webinar titled “Building Stronger Connections and a Safe Space for Undocumented Patients: An UndocuAlly Training for Health Professionals.” The webinar is… Read More ›
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March 2023 Wellness Groups for Undocumented Communities with Immigrants Rising
Immigrants Rising’s Wellness Support Groups are created for undocumented people to feel grounded and find community. Led by trained mental health providers, these groups will meet for 6 consecutive weeks in a closed (confidential) group setting with 10-12 participants. In… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Undocumented Resource Center Coordinator at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA
Palomar College, located between Los Angeles and San Diego in California, is hiring an Undocumented Resource Center Coordinator. This position “coordinates the planning, development and implementation of the College’s Undocumented Resources Center programs and services for undocumented and other underrepresented… Read More ›
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Pre Health Dreamers’ 3rd Annual 2023 Conference: “Revolutionizing the Health of Undocumented Communities”
Pre-Health Dreamers, an organization that promotes education and healthcare access for immigrant and undocumented communities, is hosting their 3rd annual conference this year called “Revolutionizing the Health of Undocumented Communities.” You can submit to present a session at the conference… Read More ›
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Davis Putter Scholarship Fund for Students Engaged in Activism/Organizing: Open to Undocumented Students with or without DACA
“Established in 1961, the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social… Read More ›
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AB 60: Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants in California
The California state law, AB 60, which went into effect in 2015, makes it possible for eligible undocumented individuals to obtain a drivers license. From California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)’s website: “AB 60 driver’s licenses (DL) are for individuals… Read More ›
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NYSYLC Community Care Grant: For LGBTQ undocumented individuals with and without DACA in New York
From NYSYLC (New York State Youth Leadership Council), an undocumented youth-led organization in New York: “We are proud to announce our Community Care Grant! This grant aims to support undocumented Lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender women and nonbinary and gender… Read More ›
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UC Berkeley 2023 Summer Institute in Migration Research Methods
The Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative at UC Berkeley invites applications for the 2023 Summer Institute in Migration Research Methods to be held from June 7- 15, 2023 at the University of California, Berkeley. The conference this year will focus on… Read More ›
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California Dream Act Application for Financial Aid: Due March 2!
In 2013, the state of California signed into law the CA Dream Act (Assembly Bills 130 & 131). Under these bills, eligible undocumented students can receive state financial aid when attending one of the state’s public colleges or universities, including… Read More ›