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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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2020 Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students with DACA
The Ford Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship! Fellowship recipients receive a $24,000 stipend for three years, an invitation to attend the annual conference of Ford Fellows, and access to a growing network of Ford Fellows… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Undocumented Students Services Coordinator at UC Merced
UC Merced is hiring a coordinator to provide assessment, counseling, and advising to undocumented students. The coordinator will also be responsible for conducting programming for undocumented students and the campus community, including UndocuAlly trainings. The salary for this position ranges… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Assistant Director at CSU Long Beach’s Dream Success Center
The Dream Success Center at CSU Long Beach is currently searching for an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing “undocumented students with academic and emotional support, referrals to financial assistance, information on programs and services designed… Read More ›
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Compilation of UndocuGrads Series
By RACHEL, CAROLINA, and ROBERT The UndocuGrads Series, with support from UndocuScholars, recently commissioned undocumented students in graduate school to share advice and reflections about navigating graduate school as an undocumented student. The series aims to provide knowledge, resources, and… Read More ›
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Register for this year’s 12th Annual Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference at UCLA
The AB540 Project of IDEAS at UCLA is holding its 12th annual immigrant youth empowerment conference on May 25, 2019. The conference hosts workshops aimed to educate and empower undocumented youth to pursue higher education. The conference is free. Complimentary… Read More ›
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2019 NYSYLC Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students in New York
The New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship opportunity to support students who are pursuing higher education. The NYSYLC is an undocumented youth led organization. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,000. Here… Read More ›
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2019 ADAC Aspire Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students in Arizona
The Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) is accepting applications for this year’s Aspire scholarship opportunity. ADAC is an immigrant youth-led organization that advocates for the educational and human rights of undocumented immigrants. Their 2019-2020 scholarship is open to undocumented students… Read More ›
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2020 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students for Graduate School
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship provides up to $90,000 in financial support over two years of graduate school. This is an opportunity open to immigrants who graduated from both high school and college in the United States, regardless of… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Director at Pre-Health Dreamers
Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) is a project that supports undocumented young adults in their pursuit of a career in health and science. PHD is currently looking to hire a new director. Note: “The director will be based in California (Northern or… Read More ›
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2019 Western Union Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students
The Western Union Foundation is awarding scholarships to help young people pursue a higher education. Each scholarship recipient will receive $2,500 that they can use toward their tuition or school fees. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Scholarships must be used… Read More ›
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Journey from Locked Out States to a College Education: Spotlight on Eastern Connecticut State University with TheDream.US Program
By RACHEL, DANIEL, DANIELA, and ROBERT College presidents and organizations have the potential to play a powerful role in working with and for undocumented students and activists. President Elsa Núñez of Eastern Connecticut State University, one of the universities in… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Assistant Director for the Undocumented Student Services Office at Rutgers University
Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Director to work with undocumented students. The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services offered by the Intercultural Resource Center to engage and… Read More ›
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Register for this year’s UndocU Conference at CSU Long Beach
The Dream Success Center at CSU Long Beach is hosting their annual UndocU Conference on May 3, 2019, which will feature research with and in support of undocumented students, their families, and communities. This year’s conference keynote speaker will be… Read More ›
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2019 Dream Summer Fellowship: Open to undocumented youth
The Dream Resource Center at the UCLA Labor Center is now receiving applications for the Dream Summer Fellowship. “Participants are placed within social justice-based organizations and work closely with their host organization to incorporate and strengthen the role of immigrant issues alongside… Read More ›