By JOSE Through my research as a graduate student, I found a statistic suggesting that out of every 100 undocumented elementary Latinx students, less than one will achieve a master’s degree. This statistic is alarming. It suggests the odds are against… Read More ›
By RACHEL and ROBERT Equity in higher education for undocumented students is a civil and human rights issue. The United States has restricted access to an affordable college education for undocumented students and perpetuated exclusionary campus climates. Across the country, undocumented youth and… Read More ›
November 30, 2016 “Catholic college leaders pledge solidarity with undocumented students” (Washington Post)- “More than 70 leaders in Catholic higher education have signed a statement of solidarity with undocumented students, urging protection for those who arrived in the United States as children… Read More ›
At My Undocumented Life, we are committed to bringing undocumented students and their families up-to-date information and resources. Thanks to the support of schools and organizations, our work has been able to reach undocumented communities and allies across the country… Read More ›
HEFAS of De Anza Community College is hosting the second annual summit for students, parents, educators, community members, and allies to raise awareness about the issues faced by the undocumented community. In the summit, participants will learn how undocumented students find resources… Read More ›
Students accepted into the Elevate Tutoring program will receive a $5,500 scholarship ($26.50/hour), 55 hours of classroom training, and 155 hours of tutoring experience. The program starts with three weeks of intensive training (18 hours total), then tutors transition to a… Read More ›
This week, PBS premiered the film East of Salinas which features the story of Jose Ansaldo who is growing up undocumented and whose parents work long hours in the fields. “East of Salinas follows Jose and Oscar over three years:… Read More ›
The New Leader Scholarship of the Marin Community Foundation annually awards scholarships of up to $8,000. The New Leader Scholarship consists of support for undergraduate students attending one of the five Bay Area public universities. In addition, they provide… Read More ›
Our mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators). We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational… Read More ›