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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
“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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›