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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
2019 Davis-Putter Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students
The Davis-Putter Fund recently announced this year’s scholarship opportunity! This $10,000 scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are active in social justice movements. The Fund considers the applicant’s contribution to social justice, ability to perform academically, and relevance of educational… Read More ›
2019 Point Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
The Point Foundation is committed to empowering 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. They recently announced… Read More ›
Golden Door Scholars: Scholarship for Students with DACA
By RACHEL Golden Door Scholars provides scholarships and internship and professional development opportunities to students with DACA from all states. Scholarship recipients will receive funding to support tuition, room and board for a four-year degree at Golden Door’s 55 partner schools across the country… Read More ›
Job opportunity: DREAM Center Assistant Director at UC Irvine
The DREAM Center at UC Irvine is hiring an Assistant Director to directly support undocumented undergraduate and graduate students. Here are the required qualifications for this job: “Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education; experience with 3-5 years of demonstrated,… Read More ›
College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series #1: President Brian Murphy of De Anza College
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 ›
Navigating Higher Education Opportunities Series #5: Transferring Colleges as an Undocumented Student in the South
By MARIA Before we get started, I would like to introduce myself. I am majoring in elementary education and graduating this upcoming December. I decided to become an educator because I want to support students of color, especially during these… Read More ›