By ALEXIS (Interviewed by Jairo) Alexis was born in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, México. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1996 with his parents at age two. Alexis grew up on a farm in Stockton CA, and graduated from his high… Read More ›
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UC Berkeley Scholarship opportunity: IIS Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Application
The Institute of International Studies (IIS) Undergraduate Merit Scholarship supports undergraduate research in any area of international studies. Scholarship awards are $2000 each, with the opportunity to win additional prizes at the Junior Scholars Conference in May 2016. This scholarship opportunity… Read More ›
Scholarship opportunity open to undocumented students with DACA or TPS
Golden Door Scholars is a nonprofit that provides undocumented students with college scholarships and internship/career opportunities. They currently have a scholarship opportunity open to undocumented who are eligible for DACA or TPS. Golden Door Scholars recipients who attend one of their partner… Read More ›
2016 Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
The Ford Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship opportunity! Please note that this fellowship is one of the few out there that are open to students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals so I would definitely… Read More ›
2016 Public Policy and Leadership Conference at Harvard University
Are you a college freshman or sophomore who is committed to public service? Consider applying to the 2016 Public Policy and Leadership Conference (PPLC).The conference aims to attract students from groups underrepresented in public policy and international affairs to help… Read More ›
The Dream.US Scholarship for undocumented students
TheDream.US provides college scholarships to undocumented students who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. The scholarships will cover your tuition and fees for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at one of their Partner Colleges. Note: You must be accepted to… Read More ›
CHCI paid internship opportunity in a Congressional Office or Federal Agency
The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid work placement in a Congressional Office or Federal Agency for a period of twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). Students gain work experience, participate in a community service project,… Read More ›
I am undocumented- How do I pay for graduate school? (Part 1 of 2)
By CAROLINA This is definitely one of the top questions that I get asked by undocumented students who are considering going on to graduate school. I understand your concerns—as an undocumented student myself, I, too, worried about paying for my bachelor’s,… Read More ›
Public Policy and International Affairs Program
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) supports students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs. The Program begins with a Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), which a seven-week summer program that focused on preparing… Read More ›
Legacy Scholarship Award at UC Berkeley
The UC Berkeley Chican@/Latin@ Alumni Celebration will award $35,000 in scholarship funds ranging from $500 to $1,000 to selected recipients. Description: “The Legacy Awards Scholarship was created to honor and remember the legacy of Chican@ Latin@ Alumni trailblazers who paved the… Read More ›