The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications! Selected scholarship recipients receive up to $55,000 per year to fund their undergraduate studies, as well as advising about selecting a college, amongst other things. This scholarship program is open… Read More ›
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“The Road to College for an Undocumented Student”: Reflections about Navigating the Educational System from Josselyn
By JOSSELYN Living in a country with limited educational opportunities is something that no parent wants for their children, at least that is not what my parents wanted for my brother and me. When my parents made the difficult decision to… Read More ›
NYSYLC 2022 Scholarship Opportunity: Open to Undocumented Youth in New York City
The New York State Youth Leadership Council (NSYLC) is an undocumented youth-led organization that is dedicated to empowering immigrant youth through organizing, leadership development, and educational advancement. NYSYLC is currently accepting applications for its yearly scholarship opportunity. There will be… Read More ›
Check Out the “How To College” Podcast for First Generation High School & College Students!
“How To College” is a podcast featuring resources and support for first generation high school, college students, and college graduates as well as their parents. The founders (Norma, Joseph, Luz, Mijin) launched the podcast as a way to help demystify… Read More ›
UndocuGrad Ceremony
If you’re graduating from High School or College please continue reading. Graduating is an important milestone for everyone, but for us, undocumented students, it is more than just a milestone, it is a win. Regardless of all the challenges we… Read More ›
Preparing for the Upcoming DACA Decision & Coping with Its Aftermath: Recommendations for School Administrators, Educators, Counselors, and Undocumented Students
By NORMA, DIANA, and CAROLINA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an executive order that was implemented by President Obama in June 2012 in response to growing immigrant youth-led organizing across the country. DACA provided a type of liminal immigration status where… Read More ›
2020 Korean American Scholarship Foundation: Open to Undocumented Students With a Korean Heritage
By KENIA The Korean American Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students who are pursuing a higher education. This year, they are awarding scholarship awards ranging from $500 – $5,000 each. This… Read More ›
2020 NYSYLC Scholarship for Undocumented Students in New York!
By RACHEL The New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) is providing $500 scholarships to ten students who are either: graduating from high school, have a GED, or are currently in college in the state of New York! NYSYLC notes, “2020… Read More ›
2020 SALEF Fulfilling your Dreams Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students in Los Angeles County (CA)
The Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF) recently announced this year’s scholarship opportunity, which is open to undocumented high school, college, and graduate students in Los Angeles County, California. Note: “The scholarship is open to all qualifying students regardless… Read More ›
2020 CLLFC Scholarship Opportunity: Open to Undocumented Students
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship opportunities. CLLFC is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and supporting Latino culture and heritage. Note: “All students, irrespective of immigration status, are eligible to apply… Read More ›