TheDream.US offers two types of scholarships for undocumented students across the country – the “National Scholarship” and the “Opportunity Scholarship” depending on what state you live in. The “National Scholarship” provides up to $16,500 for an Associates degree, and $33,000… Read More ›
LaGuardia Community College is hiring a Director of Office of Immigrant Student Success to work directly with immigrant students. The duties to be performed include, but are not limited to the following: “Directs program strategy in coordination with Student Affairs… Read More ›
The Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ students who are pursuing their college, graduate, or professional degrees in the United States. The Scholarship provides recipients financial support, resources, and professional development opportunities. Please note that the scholarship amount… Read More ›
The Undocumented Student Program (USP) at UC Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Director. The USP is dedicated to supporting undocumented undergrad and grad students. This includes providing students with academic counseling, mental health support, professional development opportunities, and more. The… Read More ›
By FINA When universities talk about meeting students’ basic needs, the conversation often centers on food and housing. While these are essential, the experiences of undocumented students show that the definition of “basic needs” must expand far beyond this scope. For… Read More ›
If you are getting ready to apply to graduate school, the following books help distill the application process and experience. “In The Latinx Guide to Graduate School Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales and Magdalena L. Barrera provide prospective and current Latinx graduate students in… Read More ›
Dr. Rafael A. Martínez is an assistant professor of Southwest Borderlands at Arizona State University whose work centers on issues of immigration, immigrant communities, and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. His book, Illegalized, examines the work of immigrant youth organizers in the… Read More ›
(This post is part of a series where we are discussing the experiences of undocumented folks and their families navigating this difficult period in order to raise awareness and increase support for those affected. If you have resources to share,… Read More ›
The UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 fellowship program! The PPFP supports PhD recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. Selected fellows receive “postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty… Read More ›
This year My Undocumented Life is celebrating 14 years of helping raise awareness about the experiences of undocumented students and their families, as well as sharing the latest information and resources. To date, My Undocumented Life has reached more than… Read More ›
The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its dissertation fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 35 fellows who receive $27,500 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in two professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›
If you recently graduated from college, you may be wondering: Is graduate school for me? There are many pathways that undocumented college students may take after graduation, including graduate school, entrepreneurship, and law school, among other options. In this post,… Read More ›