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 ›
Immigration
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 ›
Legal Advocate Fellowship: Open to undocumented youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Educators For Fair Consideration offers a one-year long legal advocate fellowship program, which provides comprehensive immigration law training and hands-on experience analyzing cases, writing memos, and providing follow-up calls to undocumented young people across the United States. This year, E4FC will bring… Read More ›
Los Hermanos de Stanford Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students
Each year, Los Hermanos de Stanford raise funds to provide scholarships to high school seniors who plan on attending any 2-year or 4-year institution of higher learning. To apply for this scholarship opportunity, you do NOT need to attend Stanford… Read More ›
Pursuing an education: Ismael’s experience and advice
By ISMAEL My life as an immigrant has been overwhelming in many different ways, therefore I feel that I have to share my story. Being an immigrant I can help others through my own experiences by giving examples of my personal social and… Read More ›
Elevate Tutoring Scholarship: Open to undocumented college students with DACA in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Students accepted into the Elevate Tutoring program will receive a $5,500 scholarship ($26.50/hour), 55 hours of classroom training, and 155 hours of tutoring experience. The program starts with three weeks of intensive training (18 hours total), then tutors transition to a… Read More ›
Attend this year’s UC Undocumented Student Convening in Los Angeles, CA
The newly created UC Undocumented Student Coalition is hosting its first UC Undocumented Student Convening on April 22-24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The Summit seeks to provide the space, community, and healing necessary for undocumented students and allies to continue addressing issues… Read More ›