The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) supports students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs. The Program begins with a Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), which a seven-week summer program that focused on preparing… Read More ›
Immigration
Apply for Immigrant Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund for Undocumented Entrepreneurs!
By RACHEL and CYNTHIA Immigrants Rising, the new name for E4FC, is now accepting applications for their Entrepreneurship Fund for undocumented entrepreneurs! “The Fund showcases the talents of undocumented young people and amplifies the positive impact of their work. In 2018, we will… Read More ›
2018-2019 Peer Engagement and Enrichment Program (PEEP) for Undocumented Students
Pre-Health Dreamers is a network for undocumented youth who are pursuing careers in health and sciences. They recently started accepting applications for their online-based peer mentoring program, PEEP, which aims to support undocumented youth who are interested in health professions… Read More ›
Job opportunity: DREAM Center Assistant Director at UC Irvine
The DREAM Center at UC Irvine is hiring an Assistant Director to directly support undocumented undergraduate and graduate students. Here are the required qualifications for this job: “Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education; experience with 3-5 years of demonstrated,… Read More ›
June 2018 Newsletter
Don’t miss out- Here are the resources, scholarships, and immigration-related news featured this month at My Undocumented Life blog! Resources – In partnership with UndocuScholars, we launched the Navigating Higher Education Opportunities Series, which features the experiences and advice of undocumented… Read More ›
College Presidents with Undocumented Students Series #1: President Brian Murphy of De Anza College
By RACHEL and ROBERT Equity in higher education for undocumented students is a civil and human rights issue. The United States has restricted access to an affordable college education for undocumented students and perpetuated exclusionary campus climates. Across the country, undocumented youth and… Read More ›
Navigating Higher Education Opportunities Series #5: Transferring Colleges as an Undocumented Student in the South
By MARIA Before we get started, I would like to introduce myself. I am majoring in elementary education and graduating this upcoming December. I decided to become an educator because I want to support students of color, especially during these… Read More ›
Navigating Higher Education Opportunities Series #4: The Waiting Period and Unexpected Setbacks
By VIVIANA Waiting Patiently: The story of a student waiting on the arrival of a green card in order to enroll at a university. Senior year of high school is such an exciting time! It’s when students become adults and start… Read More ›
2018 Platt Family Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Lincoln Forum recently announced this year’s scholarship prize essay contest. Prizes are as follows: $1500 for 1st prize; $750 for 2nd prize; $500 for 3rd prize. This opportunity is open to students who are enrolled full time in a… Read More ›
2018 Manos de Esperanza Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in northern California
Manos de Esperanza is a non-profit located in northern California. Each year, they award scholarships of $500 to $1000 to students who are completing their undergraduate education and who have a history of performing public service activities in their local… Read More ›