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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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The Esperanza Education Fund for High School Students in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
By RACHEL The Esperanza Education Fund awards scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to immigrant high school seniors who live in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC. Students who plan to go to a public college anywhere in the country can… Read More ›
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2016 Public Policy and Leadership Conference at Harvard University
Are you a college freshman or sophomore who is committed to public service? Consider applying to the 2016 Public Policy and Leadership Conference (PPLC).The conference aims to attract students from groups underrepresented in public policy and international affairs to help… Read More ›
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The Dream.US Scholarship for undocumented students
TheDream.US provides college scholarships to undocumented students who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. The scholarships will cover your tuition and fees for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at one of their Partner Colleges. Note: You must be accepted to… Read More ›
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Advice for Incoming Community College Students
By RACHEL Your community college is looking forward to seeing you. Here are some tips to help you have a successful first semester. 1) Meet with your academic advisor: Ask your advisor what courses to take. If you are thinking about graduating or… Read More ›
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CHCI paid internship opportunity in a Congressional Office or Federal Agency
The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid work placement in a Congressional Office or Federal Agency for a period of twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). Students gain work experience, participate in a community service project,… Read More ›
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While undocumented
By GINA To exist while undocumented is to live explaining why you deserve to be in this country, is to deconstruct the word immigrant and construct its real meaning every time you create a sentence describing yourself. Existing while undocumented… Read More ›
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I am undocumented- How do I pay for graduate school? (Part 1 of 2)
By CAROLINA This is definitely one of the top questions that I get asked by undocumented students who are considering going on to graduate school. I understand your concerns—as an undocumented student myself, I, too, worried about paying for my bachelor’s,… Read More ›
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Public Policy and International Affairs Program
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) supports students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs. The Program begins with a Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), which a seven-week summer program that focused on preparing… Read More ›
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Getting into Grad School (GiGS) mentorship program at UC Berkeley
Getting into Grad School (GiGS) seeks to encourage and prepare undergraduate UC Berkeley students to select, apply, and enroll in graduate school. This opportunity is a collaborative partnership between the Graduate Diversity Program (GDP), and the Graduate Assembly (GA) at the University of California in Berkeley…. Read More ›
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Short film about undocumented youth
By RACHEL DC Risers is a short film and photography series focused on undocumented youth who live in Washington, DC. The film centers around Brenda Perez Amador and Gerson Quinteros. Brenda came to the US from Mexico in 2006 and Gerson… Read More ›