The University of California, Riverside (UCR) has created a Book Grant to help undocumented students obtain the books they need for their classes. If UCR’s Undocumented Student Program already has the textbook you need, you can borrow it from their Lending… Read More ›
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Microsoft Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
Microsoft awards college tuition scholarships each year to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence and… Read More ›
Leadership 1000 Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Washington
The Leadership 1000 Scholarship is a scholarship program funded by individuals, foundations, or businesses to provide college scholarships to students who need assistance attending an eligible four-year college or university. Scholarships awards range from $2,500 to $5,000. To be considered for the… Read More ›
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship: Open to undocumented students with DACA
Golden Apple is a non-profit organization that works to inspire, develop and support teacher excellence in Illinois, especially in schools of need. This month, the organization announced that their scholarship program is now open to undocumented students who have DACA. The Golden… Read More ›
Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute Scholarship: Open to undocumented students at CUNY
The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute is offering ‘s $4800 to $6330 scholarships to City University of New York (CUNY) undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community…. Read More ›
Latinos in Technology Scholarship: Open to undocumented students with DACA
The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley. The foundation is offering 100… Read More ›
CHCI Scholarship: Open to undocumented students with DACA
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is committed to educating, empowering, and connecting Latin@ leaders, as well as creating a transformative and lasting Impact on Latino youth and our nation. CHCI is offering scholarships for Latino students to help cover education costs (e.g…. Read More ›
Ascend Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students in New York
The Ascend Educational Fund is a nonprofit built to enable and encourage immigrant students to pursue their higher education and professional goals. They are offering scholarship awards between $2,500 and $20,000. This scholarship opportunity is open to all immigrant students, regardless of… Read More ›
Undocumented students and FAFSA
As undocumented students, we DO NOT qualify for federal financial aid. However, institutions or scholarships may sometimes ask you to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application to obtain a Student Aid Report (SAR), which is a report… Read More ›
Scholarship America Dream Award: Open to undocumented students with DACA
Scholarship America’s Dream Award has been established to assist students from across the nation entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of… Read More ›
An Undocumented Student’s Guide to College (feature on Illinois)
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), the Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL), and Educators For Fair Consideration (E4FC) recently released this guide for undocumented students pursuing a college education. In the guide, you will find helpful information… Read More ›
2016 Point Foundation Scholarship Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
The Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. They are the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students. This year, they will be awarding… Read More ›