The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute offers scholarships to City University of New York (CUNY) undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community. This scholarship opportunity covers up… Read More ›
Despite experiencing mental and physical health issues, many undocumented immigrants avoid seeking help due to the lack of access to health care and/or fear of deportation. Based on the Undocumented and Uninsured report: 71% of uninsured immigrant youth have an existing need… Read More ›
The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute at the City University of New York (CUNY) recently announced that they will be offering DACA grants to undocumented young adults who need to renew their DACA. Here are a few things to keep… Read More ›
The Center for Engaged Scholarship is an organization that was created by social scientists who want the United States to be a more democratic, more egalitarian, and more environmentally sustainable society. The center is offering dissertation fellowships of $25,000 to support graduate… Read More ›
The Dream.Us just announced this year’s scholarship opportunities. Their National Scholarship covers students’ tuition and fees (up to a maximum of $12,500 for an associate’s degree and $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree), at one of their Partner Colleges. Their Opportunity Scholarship covers… Read More ›
The Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL) is hosting their second annual conference focused on equity and access to higher education for immigrant and undocumented students. In April 2016, CESCaL hosted the first annual conference to ensure… Read More ›
By CAROLINA On November 9, 2016, Donald Trump was elected as the forthcoming president of the United States. During his campaign, Trump has made a series of anti-immigrant remarks. He has stated that he would heighten immigration enforcement, end the Deferred… Read More ›
The Undocumented Student Program at UC Berkeley has put together a very helpful overview on how to apply for and travel with advance parole as a DACA beneficiary in the next couple of months, including the risks and tips associated… Read More ›
Should I apply for advance parole? I am eligible to adjust my status, but need a “legal entry” and DACA-Advance Parole would help me with that, what can I do? I was granted Advance Parole, should I still travel abroad? I am… Read More ›
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) have also released helpful information surrounding the election results and DACA. Here is their advice regarding the risks associated with applying for DACA during this time, as… Read More ›
The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is committed to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. They have put together an advisory regarding DACA. In it, they address concerns around applying for DACA,… Read More ›
Many of us got very little sleep last night (if at all) after becoming increasingly concerned, anxious, and fearful over the election results and its implications. For undocumented immigrants, this election brings forth even more uncertainty. What will happen to… Read More ›