UURISE recently published a toolkit for educators, counselors, and advocates to help students navigate immigration-related challenges and concerns. UURISE is a nonprofit organization based in Southern California, which provides a wide range of resources and services for immigrants, refugees, and… Read More ›
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New Research Brief on Mental Health Challenges Faced by Undocumented College Students
The UndocuBasic Needs Project (UBNP) recently published a research brief focused on the set of mental health challenges and stressors that undocumented college students, and those in mixed-status families, often contend with. The UBNP seeks to better understand immigrant college… Read More ›
New Research Brief on Food and Housing Insecurity among Undocumented College Students
The UndocuBasic Needs Project (UBNP) recently published a research brief focused on the unique challenges that undocumented college students, and those in mixed-status families, encounter with food and housing insecurity. The UBNP seeks to better understand immigrant college students’ basic… 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 ›
2025 Latinos in Technology Scholarship: Open to DACA Recipients in College in Select Northern California Counties
The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley. The foundation is offering scholarship… Read More ›
2025 Microsoft Scholarship: Open to DACA Recipients in College
The HOLA Microsoft Scholarship program is designed to support students from Hispanic and Latinx communities in their pursuit of a higher education and a career in tech. Scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $20,000 total. Here are the eligibility requirements:… 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 Adelante Scholarship: Open to Undocumented Students in Arizona
Aliento is a youth-led organization in Arizona that works closely with individuals who identify as undocumented, DACAmented, or from mixed-status families. This year, they are partnering with the Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona to provide scholarships that support… Read More ›
Register for 2nd Annual Undocumented Student Conference Hosted by Grads To Be (Virtual)
Grads To Be (G2B) is a program at Fullerton College dedicated to supporting students who identify as undocumented or from mixed-status families. On Friday February 28, 2025, G2B is hosting its 2nd annual undocumented student conference. The conference will be… Read More ›
Now Welcoming Speaking Engagement Requests from Schools & Organizations for Spring & Summer 2025
Following the inauguration of the current presidential administration, there have been numerous changes in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement practices quickly unfolding across the country. There have also been increasing rumors about sightings of immigration officers and potential raids. This… Read More ›
How Faculty and Staff Can Support Undocumented & DACAmented Students Amid Growing Fear and Worry
Over the last few days, there have been growing fears and worries among students who are members of undocumented or mixed-status families (where at least one member is undocumented). Many are fearful about encountering immigration officers on their way to… Read More ›
Cientifico Latino’s Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative: Open to Undocumented Students in STEM
Cientifico Latino is a non-profit organization that seeks to support individuals from various backgrounds pursue a higher education in the sciences. To this end, Cientifico Latino offers several initiatives, including information about relevant opportunities in STEM, presentations, and their Graduate… Read More ›