LaGuardia Community College is hiring a Director of Office of Immigrant Student Success to work directly with immigrant students. The duties to be performed include, but are not limited to the following: “Directs program strategy in coordination with Student Affairs… Read More ›
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Applying to Graduate School? Check Out These Books!
If you are getting ready to apply to graduate school, the following books help distill the application process and experience. “In The Latinx Guide to Graduate School Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales and Magdalena L. Barrera provide prospective and current Latinx graduate students in… Read More ›
A Review of “Illegalized: Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States” and Q & A with author Dr. Rafael A. Martínez
Dr. Rafael A. Martínez is an assistant professor of Southwest Borderlands at Arizona State University whose work centers on issues of immigration, immigrant communities, and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. His book, Illegalized, examines the work of immigrant youth organizers in the… Read More ›
2026 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship: Open to Undocumented Students
The Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. Each year, the program selects 25 fellows who receive $70,000 for one academic year. Fellows also participate in three professional development retreats and are matched with a mentor… Read More ›
2026 UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Open to Undocumented Graduate Students with DACA
The UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 fellowship program! The PPFP supports PhD recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. Selected fellows receive “postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty… Read More ›
Register for the 2025 Virtual UndocuGrads Presentation on Applying to Grad School as an Undocumented Student
Are you an undocumented student thinking about applying to grad school? Or are you an educator/staff member who works closely with undocumented students? Make sure to register for the 2025 UndocuGrads Virtual Presentation hosted through the My Undocumented Life blog!… Read More ›
My Undocumented Life October 2024 Newsletter
With less than a month away from the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, our team is working hard to share important information and resources that can help undocumented students, their families, and allies navigate these uncertain and challenging times. In the… Read More ›
College Board BigFuture Scholarships: Open to Undocumented High School Students
College Board is a non-profit organization that works to improve access to a college education for students through various initiatives, including research, scholarships, as well as test preparation and administration support. College Board is currently accepting applications for its BigFuture… Read More ›
Job Opportunity: Coordinator of the Undocumented Student Center at Western Washington University
The Undocumented Student Center at Western Washington University is currently hiring a Coordinator to work directly with students who are undocumented, and/or in mixed-status families (where at least one member is undocumented) through program development, outreach, and other efforts. The… Read More ›
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 ›
2024 Summer Enrichment Program in Health Equity and Leadership Training in Healthcare and Public Health: Open to Undocumented College Students with DACA
The University of Michigan is hosting the Summer Enrichment Program in Health Equity and Leadership Training in Healthcare and Public Health (SEP-HEALTHSpark) over the summer. This 6-week program provides students with the opportunity to learn more about careers in health… Read More ›
Interview with Carlos on “Epistemological Diversity”
At My Undocumented Life, we had an opportunity to interview Carlos, a doctoral student in the department of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, to learn more about his work on immigration and education more broadly. We thank him for… Read More ›