The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute is currently accepting applications for this year’s Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship opportunity. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year… 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 ›
The Isac Amaya Junior Scholarship is available to students in the state of Arizona who are attending or plan to attend a community college in Maricopa, Yuma, Pima and Cochise Counties. This is a $1,000 scholarship opportunity. There will be… Read More ›
By SALVADOR I was academically dismissed from UCSB after one and a half years. During my time there I felt imposter syndrome and alone. There was not enough legal or financial support for undocumented students. There were many events for the… Read More ›
The Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF) recently announced their scholarship opportunity for this year. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting students with their college/graduate school tuition expenses. Note: As indicated on their scholarship application, “the scholarship is open… Read More ›
COFEM is a non-profit organization that provides information and resources to Latino immigrants. They recently announced their scholarship opportunity for this year. Awards are: $500 to community college students and $1,000 to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges or universities. Note: “Recipients of AB540… Read More ›
The Dream.Us just announced this year’s scholarship opportunities. Their National Scholarship covers students’ tuition and fees (up to a maximum of $12,500 for an associate’s degree and $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree), at one of their Partner Colleges. Their Opportunity Scholarship covers… Read More ›
By ROBERT Growing up undocumented is a difficult and constant internal struggle, but you have to remember that you are not alone in this. One of the most important things you can do as an undocumented immigrant is to share your… Read More ›
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute is a non-profit dedicated to empowering the Latino community by promoting education, leadership development, unity, and civic participation. Their Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students attending or accepted… Read More ›
DACA Scholars is a free mobile app that features scholarship opportunities for Latina/o students. You can learn more about what motivated Deyvid Morales, a fellow undocumented student, to create the app on this post. And if you haven’t downloaded this app… Read More ›
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship provides up to $40,000 per year to each of approximately 85 students selected annually. Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living… Read More ›
The Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM) recently announced their Mexican-American Dream scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $500 (to community college students) to $1,000 (to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges or universities). Over the years, their scholarships have helped over 300 students… Read More ›
The National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda (NFAPL) is committed to the advancement of Latinos through education and leadership. This year, they are awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is, or will be, attending an institution of higher learning (2… Read More ›
Médicos, Enfermeros, y Dentistas Para El Pueblo (MEDPEP) is a medical preparation and education pipeline program designed to support economically and educationally disadvantaged Latino and underrepresented minority students. This year-long program offers a welcome day, six Saturday workshops (three in the… Read More ›