If you recently graduated from college, you may be wondering: Is graduate school for me? There are many pathways that undocumented college students may take after graduation, including graduate school, entrepreneurship, and law school, among other options. In this post,… Read More ›
By IZZY Undocumented students are generally not authorized to work in the United States, though they may be able to pursue certain opportunities, such as independent contracting. In response to these constrained opportunities, many undocumented student resource centers (USRCs) across… Read More ›
COFEM (Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas / Council of Mexican Federations in North America) is currently accepting applications for its annual Mexican American Dream Scholarship program. This scholarship opportunity is “open to first generation college students, regardless of immigration status”. Scholarship… Read More ›
By EVELYN As immigration enforcement continues to spread and intensify under President Donald Trump’s 2nd term, some elementary, high school, and university campuses are adopting measures to combat the consequences that enforcement imposes on students. Immigrant students across the country have… Read More ›
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship program is currently accepting applications. Every year, 30 fellows are selected. Fellows receive one to two years of funding towards their graduate study in the United States (totaling up to $90,000 in funding). Fellows… Read More ›
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is currently accepting applications for its college scholarship program. Applicants who are selected to receive the scholarship receive up to $55,000 per year towards their undergraduate education and advising. This scholarship opportunity is open to… Read More ›
In recent months, immigrant communities across the country have witnessed a significant increase in immigration enforcement in their local neighborhoods, alongside growing anti-immigrant sentiment. During these times, it is imperative for undocumented students, families, and allies, to come together and… Read More ›
Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work centers on digital storytelling, testimonial literature, diaspora studies, and 20th– and 21st-century Mexican, Mexican-American, and Chicano/a literature and culture. She is currently leading the US Childhood Arrivals Mural… Read More ›
Path2Papers is a program based out of the Law School at Cornell University, which seeks to help eligible undocumented young adults “pursue work visas and other pathways to legal permanent residency.” As part of this program, eligible individuals receive a… Read More ›
(This post is part of a series where we are discussing the experiences of undocumented folks and their families navigating this difficult period in order to raise awareness and increase support for those affected. If you have resources to share,… Read More ›
Immigrants Rising is an organization that provides a host of resources and support for undocumented young adults. More recently, they launched a mental health career program for undocumented professionals in California where they provide select participants with supervision, training, and… Read More ›
Pre-Health Dreamers is an organization that was founded by three undocumented young adults who were passionate about expanding access to healthcare and higher education among immigrants. The organization hosts various workshops, trainings, and provides mentoring opportunities for undocumented young adults… Read More ›