The MinKwon Center for Community Action is offering the Lee Kyoung Hui Award of $2000 to any undocumented person between the ages of 16 and 28. This scholarship is awarded to undocumented people (ages 16 – 28) who demonstrate commitment… Read More ›
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“A Girl from Mexico”: A Personal Story of Growing Up Undocumented in the United States by Aura
By AURA Growing up undocumented was tough. I remember always trying to hide my “Mexican vaccine” (i.e., the vaccine that is typically used in Mexico against tuberculosis, but not in the United States) because people would ask me if I… Read More ›
Hear from the Producer and Director of unseen, a Documentary Film about an Aspiring Social Worker, Navigating Life as a Blind Undocumented Immigrant
unseen is a new documentary film about Pedro, an aspiring social worker navigating life as a blind undocumented immigrant. The film highlights important issues at the intersection of immigration, disability, and mental health. The producers of the film describe, “Most… Read More ›
Interview with Carlos on “Epistemological Diversity”
At My Undocumented Life, we had an opportunity to interview Carlos, a doctoral student in the department of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, to learn more about his work on immigration and education more broadly. We thank him for… Read More ›
Online Free Workshop Open to Everyone: Undocumented and Interrogating Hyper-documentation and the American Dream
The Inner Work Collective Freedom (IWCF), is hosting a free workshop online over Zoom called “Undocumented and Interrogating Hyper-documentation and the American Dream” on Thursday June 22, 2023 at 2:30pm PT. From IWCF: “This is an opportunity to go inward… Read More ›
Job Opportunity: Student Success Initiatives Counselor (DREAM) at UC Irvine!
UC Irvine in California is hiring a Student Success Initiatives Counselor to work with undocumented students on campus! Job Description: “The primary focus of this role will be to provide leadership and counseling to UCI’s undocumented students and coordinate Student… Read More ›
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: New Class of Fellows Announced & Application for the 2024-25 Academic Year is Now Open!
In late April of 2023, The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, a merit-based graduate school program for immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States, announced their new class of Fellows, which includes four DACA recipients…. Read More ›
Platt Family Essay Contest: Open to Undocumented Undergraduate Students with and without DACA
The Platt Family Essay Contest, administered by The Lincoln Forum, is open to undocumented undergraduate students (with and without DACA) in any state across the country. The first prize is $1500, the second prize is $750, and the third prize… Read More ›
California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation: Scholarship Open to Undocumented Undergraduate and Graduate Students with and without DACA in California
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation, a “non-profit corporation established to promote and support Latino culture and heritage in California and to educate the public about Latino culture, heritage and issues of importance to Latinos in California,” has a scholarship… Read More ›
“Mental Health Workshop: Supporting Undocumented Students”: Online Webinar open to All
The California Community Colleges’ Chancellor’s Office and the Foundation for California Community Colleges are hosting an online free webinar called “Mental Health: Supporting Undocumented Students” on Wednesday May 17, 2023 from 10am to 11am PT. “This webinar will introduce various… Read More ›
Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship in Anthropology and Related Fields: Open to Undocumented Students with or without DACA
The Wenner-Gren Foundation administers the Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship for scholars of anthropology and related fields! This postdoc opportunity is open to undocumented students with or without DACA. The fellowship provides a stipend of up to $40,000 for nine months of… Read More ›
Research Grants in Anthropology and Related Fields from the Wenner-Gren Foundation: Open to Undocumented Students With and Without DACA!
The Wenner-Gren Foundation supports anthropologists and scholars in related fields with their research. They are “committed to playing a leadership role in anthropology [and related fields]. We help anthropologists advance anthropological knowledge, build sustainable careers, and amplify the impact of… Read More ›