*** CLOSED *** Dear Readers of My UnDocumented Life blog, While looking for a partner, we all hope that they have few skeletons in the closet. At the very least we hope to be acquainted with said skeletons. Well what if… Read More ›
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Dating While Undocumented: Storm Chaser
By JENNIFER The relationship I had before I got married obviously did not work out. We were a match in some ways. I wanted to be a triathlete and he was one. We were both horribly immature, sometimes we had similar… Read More ›
My 1st Semester as an Undocu-Law Student
By KARLA Three years after DACA, more undocumented youth have been able to access higher education and graduate school. It’s exciting to see a growing number of undocumented students enter and complete law school. Undocumented law students have begun to connect… Read More ›
CECLC Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Oregon
The Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Conference is awarding scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing a college education in the Fall of 2016. This scholarship opportunity is open to students who attend one of… Read More ›
2016 Davis-Putter Scholarship: Open to undocumented students
Each year, the Davis-Putter Fund awards scholarships (up to $10,000 each) to undergraduate and graduate students who are active in movements for social justice. The Fund considers the applicant’s contribution to social justice, ability to perform academically, and relevance of… Read More ›
Hispanic Scholarship Foundation: Open to undocumented students with DACA
The Hispanic Scholarship Foundation is awarding scholarships to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, and community college transfers. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. This scholarship opportunity is open to undocumented students with DACA. Here are the eligibility requirements: Graduating… Read More ›
Adsum Education Foundation: Open to undocumented students from Santa Barbara, CA
The Adsum Education Foundation is awarding scholarships (ranging from $1,000 to $5,000) to graduating high school seniors, as well as to community college and four-year university students. Preference will be given to undocumented students. Here are the eligibility requirements: Recipients must have… Read More ›
Online film on growing up undocumented
This week, PBS premiered the film East of Salinas which features the story of Jose Ansaldo who is growing up undocumented and whose parents work long hours in the fields. “East of Salinas follows Jose and Oscar over three years:… Read More ›
CORE Scholarship: Open to undocumented high school students
Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) is awarding scholarships of $500 each to undocumented high school students who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. This scholarship aims to support… Read More ›
Meritus Scholars Program: Open to undocumented high school students from San Francisco, CA
The Meritus Scholars program offers a wide array of resources to graduating high school seniors, including a $14,000 scholarship, campus connections and peer mentors, orientation workshops, and professional skill development. This opportunity is for seniors graduating from San Francisco high schools with… Read More ›
Book scholarship for undocumented students at UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) has created a Book Grant to help undocumented students obtain the books they need for their classes. If UCR’s Undocumented Student Program already has the textbook you need, you can borrow it from their Lending… Read More ›
MTO Fellows Program: Open to undocumented students in/near Los Angeles
If you are interested in going to law school, definitely check out the MTO Fellows Program. It is a one-year initiative aimed at preparing 20-30 students for admission to, and success in, law school. This program seeks applicants from all backgrounds and strives… Read More ›