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 ›
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Applying to Graduate School? Check Out These Books!
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 ›
2026 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students
The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 25 fellows who receive $70,000 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in three professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›
2026 UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students with DACA
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 ›
Register for the 2025 Virtual UndocuGrads Presentation on Applying to Grad School as an Undocumented Student
Are you an undocumented student thinking about applying to grad school? Or are you an educator/staff member who works closely with undocumented students? Make sure to register for the 2025 UndocuGrads Virtual Presentation hosted through the My Undocumented Life blog!… Read More ›
2026 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Doctoral Students
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 ›
UndocuGrad Tip: Is Grad School For Me? Factors to Consider & Advice
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 ›
2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship program is currently accepting applications. Every year, 30 fellows are selected. Fellows receive one to two years of funding towards their graduate study in the United States (totaling up to $90,000 in funding). Fellows… Read More ›
2025 TEF & LGG Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Latina Graduate Students
The TELACU Education Foundation and the Latina Grad Guide are partnering to offer a scholarship opportunity for current or incoming Latina graduate students. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 per recipient. Please note that all Latina graduate students pursuing… Read More ›
2025 Davis-Putter Scholarship Opportunity: Open to Undocumented Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Are you a passionate advocate for social change, and committed to building a better world for all? The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (DPSF) awards scholarships up to $15,000 to undergraduate and graduate students who are active in social justice movements. This… Read More ›
2025 Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Chicana and/or Latina Students in Select Northern California Counties
The Chicana Latina Foundation is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. Students selected for the program receive a $1,500 scholarship. They are also invited to attend the Foundation’s annual award dinner. Awardees also participate as a CLF Ambassador and… Read More ›
2025 Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship: Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
The Point Foundation’s Flagship Scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ students who are pursuing their college or graduate degrees in the U.S. The Scholarship provides recipients financial support, resources, and professional development opportunities. Please note that the scholarship amount depends on… Read More ›