The Anhelo Project is a non-for-profit organization in Chicago, which seeks to support undocumented students, who despite growing up in the United States and earning a high school diploma, continuously face challenging road blocks when pursuing a post-secondary education. As undocumented students, the… Read More ›
DACA
Recorded Webinar with Helpful Information about Scholarships and State Policies
By RACHEL I recommend checking out the recorded slides and audio from a free webinar hosted by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) last week. They shared helpful information about current state policies regarding in-state tuition and the president of the Dream.US… Read More ›
Traveling abroad with DACA: Alexis’ experience, advice, and timeline!
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 ›
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 ›