The Institute for Humane Societies (IHS) supports students and professors pursue their intellectual and career goals. Their vision is “for free speech, open inquiry, and intellectual diversity to flourish on college campuses; for all college students to have an opportunity… Read More ›
Immigration
2017 Point Foundation Scholarship Open to Undocumented LGBTQ Students
The Point Foundation is committed to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. They are the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students. They recently announced… Read More ›
Advance Parole workshop at CSU Northridge
The DREAM Center at California State University, Northridge is hosting a workshop about applying for advance parole as a DACA beneficiary. If you live in the area and are interested in traveling abroad with DACA or TPS, definitely check out… Read More ›
UndocuGators Open House at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is hosting its first annual UndocuGators Open House for undocumented students, community members, and educators. If you are in the area, definitely consider attending and show your support! Here are more details about the event: Date:… Read More ›
Applying to PhD programs? Check out the IHS Application Fee Waiver
The Institute for Humane Societies (IHS) supports students and professors pursue their intellectual and career goals. Their vision is “for free speech, open inquiry, and intellectual diversity to flourish on college campuses; for all college students to have an opportunity… Read More ›
LMSA “Si Se Puede” Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is offering a “Sí Se Puede” Scholarship for pre-medical students applying to accredited U.S. Medical Schools. Personal qualities, financial need, academic and extracurricular achievement will be considered in the selection process. Students are eligible to… Read More ›
PODER DACA Grant: Open to undocumented students at the University of California, Riverside
PODER is an undocumented youth-led organization at the University of California, Riverside. They recently announced their yearly DACA scholarship. Here are the eligibility requirements: Be eligible for Initial DACA request or DACA Renewal Must have applied after June 2016 or planning… Read More ›
My experience with ICE, CBP, DHS & USCIS
By DEYVID It all started one morning while I was riding a Greyhound bus to Louisiana to attend college. I was just 45 minutes away when my bus came to a stop for an unexpected immigration checkpoint. This was my first… Read More ›
Tips to Consider When Applying to PPIA as an Undocumented Student
By MELISSA With the deadline for the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) fellowship approaching fast, I want to share with you all some tips that I hope will help undocumented students strengthen their applications. PPIA is… Read More ›
Reflections of a Former Undocumented Student
By ROBERT Growing up undocumented is a difficult and constant internal struggle, but you have to remember that you are not alone in this. One of the most important things you can do as an undocumented immigrant is to share your… Read More ›
CARECEN 2017 Educational Exchange Trip to El Salvador: Open to undocumented youth with DACA
The Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) is the largest Central American immigrant rights organization in the United States. The organization is committed to empowering Central Americans and all immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice, and… Read More ›
USHLI Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute is a non-profit dedicated to empowering the Latino community by promoting education, leadership development, unity, and civic participation. Their Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students attending or accepted… Read More ›