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Know Your Rights, Family Emergency Preparedness & Additional Resources
In recent days, there have been growing fears and worries about upcoming changes in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement practices. Now more than ever it is important to be informed about your rights and resources. At My Undocumented Life, we… Read More ›
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2025 Dream Summer Fellowship Program: Open to Undocumented Youth & Young Adults
The Dream Resource Center at the UCLA Labor Center is now receiving applications for the Dream Summer Fellowship. This is a program that seeks to empower immigrant youth, create safe and healing spaces, as well as promote social justice work…. Read More ›
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2025 Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Chicana and/or Latina Students in Select Northern California Counties
The Chicana Latina Foundation is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. Students selected for the program receive a $1,500 scholarship. They are also invited to attend the Foundation’s annual award dinner. Awardees also participate as a CLF Ambassador and… Read More ›
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2025 Dream.Us Scholarships: Open to Undocumented Students
TheDream.US offers two types of scholarships for undocumented students across the country – the “National Scholarship” and the “Opportunity Scholarship” depending on what state you live in. The “National Scholarship” provides up to $16,500 for an Associates degree, and $33,000… Read More ›
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2025 Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship: Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
The Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ students who are pursuing their college or graduate degrees in the U.S. The Scholarship provides recipients financial support, resources, and professional development opportunities. Please note that the scholarship amount depends on… Read More ›
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Understanding the Lives of Unaccompanied & Undocumented Young Adults: A Review of “Sin Padres, Ni Papeles” and Q & A with author Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales
Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales is an assistant professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley whose work explores the consequences of immigration policy on migrant children and their families, including undocumented young adults who migrate to the United States unaccompanied. More recently,… Read More ›
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An Open Letter to Undocumented Students, Families, and Allies on the Day After the Elections
It is difficult to come up with the right words to say on such a heavy day. The days and weeks leading up to any U.S. presidential election cycle are on their own marked by acute feelings of anxiety and… Read More ›
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In Their Own Words: Reflections from Undocumented & Mixed-Status Students About the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections
As we approach the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, it is important to understand the experiences of undocumented students and their families, including students who come from mixed-status households where at least one member is undocumented. This post features students’ reflections… Read More ›
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Election Night Prep: Affirmations & Resources for Undocumented Students
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election fast approaching, we wanted to share a set of affirmations and resources for undocumented students grappling with this highly uncertain and challenging period. Have additional affirmations or resources to share? Share them in the… Read More ›
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Addressing Undocumented College Students’ Basic Needs: New research report and resource pages
The undocuBasic Needs project (uBNP) seeks to help understand & address the basic needs of undocumented students, and those who are from a mixed-status family (where at least one member is undocumented). The uBNP conducted 106 interviews with students across the… Read More ›
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Summer of Dreams 2025 Travel Abroad Program by the Arizona Dream Act Coalition: Open to DACA Recipients
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 “Summer of Dreams” program, which provides eligible and… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Applying to College ›
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Apply to Freedom University: Tuition-Free College Prep Courses and Program for Undocumented Youth in the state of Georgia
December 8, 2023
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California Dream Act Application for Financial Aid: Due March 2!
February 15, 2023
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Freedom University Now Accepting Applications: Open to Undocumented Students in Georgia
December 16, 2022
Applying to Grad School ›
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Applying to Graduate School? Check Out These Books!
October 13, 2025
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UndocuGrad Tip: Is Grad School For Me? Factors to Consider & Advice
September 8, 2025
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Register for Pre-Law Bootcamp by Immigrants Rising
November 19, 2024
College Spotlight ›
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Journey from Locked Out States to a College Education: Spotlight on Eastern Connecticut State University with TheDream.US Program
February 28, 2019
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College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series #1: President Brian Murphy of De Anza College
June 27, 2018
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College Spotlight: Florida State University
February 27, 2017
Grad School Funding ›
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2026 LULAC National Scholarship: Open to DACA Recipients
March 19, 2026
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2026 Davis Putter Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Undergraduate and Graduate Students
January 27, 2026
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2026 Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship: Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
October 22, 2025
Life After DACA ›
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Winter 2022 Dreamers Study Abroad Program: Open to DACA Recipients
February 12, 2022
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Preparing for the Upcoming DACA Decision & Coping with Its Aftermath: Recommendations for School Administrators, Educators, Counselors, and Undocumented Students
May 28, 2020
Navigating College ›
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Election Night Prep: Affirmations & Resources for Undocumented Students
October 24, 2024
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“The Road to College for an Undocumented Student”: Reflections about Navigating the Educational System from Josselyn
July 18, 2023
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2022 Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: Open to Undocumented Students
March 1, 2022
Navigating High School ›
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[June 2020] My Undocumented Life Newsletter
June 1, 2020
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Navigating Higher Education Opportunities Series #5: Transferring Colleges as an Undocumented Student in the South
June 19, 2018
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Navigating Higher Education Opportunities Series #4: The Waiting Period and Unexpected Setbacks
June 12, 2018
UndocuGrads: Stories of former and current undocumented grad students ›
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Finding Your Graduate Advisor and Building a Network of Mentors
March 17, 2021
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Afterthoughts of an Undocumented Graduate Student
February 11, 2021
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UndocuScholarship: Check out the work of formerly/currently undocumented scholars!
October 14, 2020
