[Deadline: 9/9/16] Law Student Scholarship– This scholarship opportunity is open to law school students who have ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties. The scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. [Deadline: 9/12/16] Out of the Shadows Scholarship– If you live… Read More ›
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Golden Door Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students with DACA
Golden Door Scholars is a non-profit committed to investing in DACA students’ access to education and career opportunities. They provide four-year college scholarships, as well as professional development & internship support. Their Golden Door Scholarships provide students with funding to cover full… Read More ›
Los Amigos de El Salvador Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Amigos de El Salvador (ADES) is committed to supporting low-income students pursue a higher education. This year, they are providing three scholarship awards to Latino students residing in Contra Costa County, California. Here are the eligibility requirements for this scholarship… Read More ›
NFAPL 2016 Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda (NFAPL) is committed to the advancement of Latinos through education and leadership. This year, they are awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is, or will be, attending an institution of higher learning (2… Read More ›
Mentorship program: Open to undocumented students in the Los Angeles, CA area
Médicos, Enfermeros, y Dentistas Para El Pueblo (MEDPEP) is a medical preparation and education pipeline program designed to support economically and educationally disadvantaged Latino and underrepresented minority students. This year-long program offers a welcome day, six Saturday workshops (three in the… Read More ›
Applying to college while undocumented: Timeline and advice
By ALEJANDRA We all know that the summer is long and many of us have a lot of free time. A good way to use our time is to start thinking about and preparing for college. If you are undocumented and… Read More ›
Undocumented Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Program: Open to undocumented high school seniors
The University of California in Los Angeles’ Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) is hosting a free three-day residential program where students will learn how to navigate the community college system in order to successfully transfer to a University of… Read More ›
Young American Dreamers Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Florida
The Young American Dreamers (YAD) organization is awarding two scholarships, first prize is $500.00 and second prize is $250.00. To be eligible, you must be: Graduating high school senior OR currently enrolled in college Current resident of Polk, Florida or one of it’s… Read More ›
The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students
TheDream.US recently launched their Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships (for up to $80,000 over four years) to undocumented students with DACA or TPS who reside in “locked-out” states where they are either barred from attending college or required to pay… Read More ›
Cien Amigos IME Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in California
The Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento, the Cien Amigos civic group and the Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California, with the support of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) launched the Cien Amigos IME Scholarship Fund to support Mexican-origin and Latino… Read More ›
Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship Program is awarding scholarships to two members per family to help them pursue their educational dreams. The scholarship awards can be used for college/university tuition, language acquisition classes, technical/skills training, and GED classes. Here are… Read More ›
Tips for applying to college as an undocumented student
By ALEJANDRA As undocumented high school seniors, college can be a scary thing. We are not only challenged in the classroom, but outside of it as well. We face fear, lack of encouragement from school authorities and financial barriers. Also, as… Read More ›