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 ›
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 ›
Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) recently announced this year’s scholarship opportunity. It is open to undocumented high school/GED graduates who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. This scholarship aims to support… Read More ›
The Davis-Putter Fund awards $10,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are active in social justice movements. The Fund considers the applicant’s contribution to social justice, ability to perform academically, and relevance of educational program, as well as their… Read More ›
The producers of the documentary, “Rocio,” recently announced a scholarship opportunity open to undocumented students (with or without DACA). Each scholarship award is $1,000. The documentary features the experiences of Rocio, who was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer, and whose son… Read More ›
Rumba Meats and the US Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) have partnered to provide “25 postsecondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.” Note: This scholarship opportunity is open to undocumented high school seniors… Read More ›
Golden Door Scholars is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship opportunity, which covers the costs of tuition, room and board for a four-year degree. Note: This opportunity is open to undocumented students, with or without DACA/TPS. Here are the eligibility requirements:… Read More ›
The music group, Mana (in partnership with Univision and Selva Negra), recently announced a scholarship opportunity that is open to undocumented students in the U.S. Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Identify as Latino and… Read More ›
The Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) is accepting applications for this year’s Aspire scholarship opportunity. ADAC is an immigrant youth-led organization that advocates for the educational and human rights of undocumented immigrants. Their 2019-2020 scholarship is open to undocumented students… Read More ›
The Western Union Foundation is awarding scholarships to help young people pursue a higher education. Each scholarship recipient will receive $2,500 that they can use toward their tuition or school fees. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Scholarships must be used… Read More ›