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 ›
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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 ›
2016 Fall Congressional Internship Program: Open to undocumented college students with DACA
The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with the opportunity to learn firsthand how the legislative system works. You are usually placed with a member of Congress who serves a district in your home state performing meaningful work: responding to constituent inquiries… Read More ›
2016 Isac Amaya Foundation Scholarship: Open to undocumented students from Arizona
In 2006, the state of Arizona passed Proposition 300, which bans undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition benefits or state financial aid. As a response, the Isac Amaya Foundation began to raise funds to offer scholarships to undocumented students who have to… Read More ›
Make a pledge for National Institutions Coming Out Day
If you are a teacher, United We Dream wants to help uplift and support your work with, and for, undocumented students. You can join UWD annually and build upon your commitments so that one day not just your classroom but your entire… Read More ›
Register for the 1st Annual Supporting Access to Higher Education for Immigrant & Undocumented Students Conference in San Diego, CA
The Center for Excellent in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL) is hosting the first annual Supporting Access to Higher Education for Immigrant and Undocumented Students conference. CESCaL believes that it is crucial for school counselors and college access partners to advocate for… 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 ›
2016-2017 SGP Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school seniors in North Carolina
¡So Good Pupusas! (SGP) is a student-led for-profit organization that is committed to raising awareness about the Latino culture, its food, and its people. SGP also works towards closing the educational achievement gap by providing mentorship and guidance to help Latino… Read More ›
Scholarships for undocumented students [March/April deadlines]
At My (Un)Documented Life blog, we share up-to-date scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students. To help you narrow your search, we have complied a list of scholarship opportunities with March and April 2016 deadlines: [Deadline: 3/30/16] Becas Univision Scholarship– This… Read More ›
2016 DreamSF Fellowship: Open to undocumented youth with DACA in San Francisco, CA
The DreamSF Fellowship is an opportunity for DACA beneficiaries to serve San Francisco’s immigrant communities while gaining paid professional experience and training. DreamSF Fellows will work 20 hours per week with an immigrant-serving nonprofit or public organization. The fellowship will run from May 31-December… Read More ›
Breaking The Mold
By RODRIGO There are experiences in this world that we cannot learn from merely reading text books and sitting in lectures – at times it requires us to get involved and truly embrace what this life has to offer. With this… Read More ›
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program: Open to undocumented students
NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. Their Undergraduate Fellows Program provides mentoring to students from traditionally underrepresented and historically disenfranchised populations. If accepted into the program, students receive opportunities for scholarships,… Read More ›