The University of California, Santa Barbara is hiring someone who will coordinate direct services, campus training, student retention efforts, outreach and Intern program for Undocumented Student Services. The Undocumented Student Services Coordinator will provide leadership, vision, management, assessment, and evaluation…. Read More ›
Immigration
NFAPL 2016 Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda (NFAPL) is committed to the advancement of Latinos through education and leadership. This year, they are awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is, or will be, attending an institution of higher learning (2… Read More ›
Fellowship opportunity: Health Ambassador at UCLA Labor Center
The UCLA Labor Center is looking for Health Ambassadors who will train and develop immigrant leaders as health advocates for undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Sacramento, and the San Joaquin Valley. As an Ambassador, you will disseminate health materials,… Read More ›
Job opportunity: Dream Success Center Assistant Director at CSU Long Beach
The Dream Success Center at CSU Long Beach is looking for an Assistant Director who will provide undocumented students with academic and emotional support, referrals to financial assistance, information on programs and services designed to improve retention and graduation rates,… Read More ›
Job opportunity: Undocumented student coordinator at UC Santa Cruz
The UC Santa Cruz Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) office is recruiting a coordinator/counselor to focus on services for undocumented students. The office is seeking a dynamic, student centered, service oriented leader to join their team to spearhead programs for undocumented… Read More ›
IEIYC DACA Scholarship: Open to undocumented youth in California
The Inland Empire-Immigrant Youth Coalition (IEIYC) is an undocumented youth-led organization in California. This year, they are awarding scholarships of $465 to undocumented young adults who need help covering the costs of their DACA application. Here are the eligibility requirements:… Read More ›
Share your story: Tangled Routes 2016 Competition
Tangled Routes is an international project, which seeks to facilitate the sharing of stories of people who migrate. They are currently hosting a competition and welcome personal stories, poetry, photos, and videos that speak to the migrant, refugee and/or… Read More ›
How has My Undocumented Life helped you?
Dear readers of My Undocumented Life, We are currently gathering testimonials and we would love to hear from you! Since 2011, we have reached over two million views! Additionally, a growing number of schools and organizations across the United States… Read More ›
Film screening of “No Le Digas a Nadie/Don’t Tell Anyone” in New York
The New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is hosting a free film-screening of “No Le Digas a Nadie/Don’t Tell Anyone”-a documentary film featuring the experiences of Angy Rivera, an undocumented woman. “Since the age of 4, Angy Rivera has… Read More ›
2016 “Dreamers without Borders” travel opportunity: Open to undocumented youth with DACA
The U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF), a US-based nonprofit organization, just launched its 2016 “Dreamers without Borders” Program. This program will provide undocumented young adults with DACA the opportunity to travel to Mexico from December 7th, 2016 to January 3rd, 2017. Selected beneficiaries… Read More ›
Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
The Western Union Foundation Family Scholarship Program is awarding scholarships to two members per family to help them pursue their educational dreams. The scholarship awards can be used for college/university tuition, language acquisition classes, technical/skills training, and GED classes. Here are… Read More ›
Tips for applying to college as an undocumented student
By ALEJANDRA As undocumented high school seniors, college can be a scary thing. We are not only challenged in the classroom, but outside of it as well. We face fear, lack of encouragement from school authorities and financial barriers. Also, as… Read More ›