Microsoft awards college tuition scholarships each year to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence and… Read More ›
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Leadership 1000 Scholarship: Open to undocumented students in Washington
The Leadership 1000 Scholarship is a scholarship program funded by individuals, foundations, or businesses to provide college scholarships to students who need assistance attending an eligible four-year college or university. Scholarships awards range from $2,500 to $5,000. To be considered for the… Read More ›
Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute Scholarship: Open to undocumented students at CUNY
The Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute is offering ‘s $4800 to $6330 scholarships to City University of New York (CUNY) undergraduate and graduate students who meet three criteria: academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to service in the Mexican community…. Read More ›
Book review: “Youth Held at the Border” by Lisa Patel
By GABRIELLA and NESTOR In Youth Held at the Border: Immigration, Education, and the Politics of Inclusion (2012), Lisa Patel explores how immigrant youth are included in, and excluded from, various sectors of U.S. society, including education. Instead of the land of opportunity, immigrant youth often encounter… Read More ›
Dissertation Fellowship: Open to undocumented students
The Center for Engaged Scholarship is a new organization, created by and for social scientists, who want the United States to be a more democratic, more egalitarian, and more environmentally sustainable society. The center’s first initiative is a dissertation fellowship for social… Read More ›
Undocumented students and FAFSA
As undocumented students, we DO NOT qualify for federal financial aid. However, institutions or scholarships may sometimes ask you to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application to obtain a Student Aid Report (SAR), which is a report… Read More ›
2015-2016 Law school scholarship: Open to undocumented students
MALDEF, the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization, is awarding 5-10 law school scholarships of $5,000 each to law students from throughout the nation. MALDEF’s 2015-2016 Law School Scholarship is open to all students who are enrolled at an… Read More ›
Register for the Undocumented and Black Convening
A planning committee of undocumented and black folks from across the U.S. are putting together The Undocumented and Black Convening. This effort is a first-of-its kind space for undocumented and black folks to heal, organize and be empowered by each other…. Read More ›
Scholarship America Dream Award: Open to undocumented students with DACA
Scholarship America’s Dream Award has been established to assist students from across the nation entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of… Read More ›
Join a national network of undocumented graduate students
When I was first applying to graduate school, I soon realized that I was not alone. I reached out to several undocumented graduate students who guided and supported me throughout the application process. With the help of an entire community,… Read More ›
Must-see documentary about growing up undocumented
Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie) is a film that features Angy Rivera‘s story of sexual abuse, growing up undocumented, and organizing. Since the age of 4, Angy has grown up undocumented in the United States. Mikaela Shwer… Read More ›
Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA)
On November 20, 2014, President Barack Obama announced the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program. Under DAPA, eligible undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and parents of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) would have temporary relief from… Read More ›