Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

(Last updated on June 2020)

We are continually expanding this list and featuring scholarships with approaching deadlines so be sure to return to this page periodically.

[Deadline: 6/1/20] CLLFC Scholarship (Nationwide): Open to undocumented high school seniors, college AND graduate students.

[Extended Deadline: 6/8/20] NYSYLC Scholarship (New York): Open to undocumented high school seniors/GED graduates, and current college students in New York.

[Deadline: 6/30/20] Korean American Scholarship (Nationwide): Open to undocumented high school seniors, college AND graduate students with Korean heritage studying in the U.S.

[Deadline: Varies] HACU Scholarship Program (Nationwide): Open to undocumented students currently enrolled in college.

[Deadline: 7/3/20] SALEF Scholarship (California): Open to undocumented high school, college, and graduate students in Los Angeles County.

[Deadline: 7/31/20] CORE Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship (Nationwide): Open to undocumented high school/GED graduate enrolling for the first time in an accredited college/university.

[Deadline: 7/31/20] Platt Family Scholarship (Nationwide): Open to undocumented college students.

[Deadline: 10/29/20] Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship (Nationwide): Open to undocumented students pursuing graduate school.

[Deadline: Until position is filled] Job Opportunity: Dream Center Coordinator at Cal Poly

[No deadline] Fee waiver for the LSAT– Fee waivers are available for undocumented students with DACA who are unable to pay for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

[No deadline] Fee waiver for the MCAT– Fee waivers are available for undocumented students with DACA who are unable to pay for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Need financial assistance to renew your DACA? RAICES Texas and Dream Big Nevada are currently accepting applications for their DACA scholarship opportunities, which provide recipients with $495 to cover their DACA renewal fees. You can learn more about these opportunities and apply by submitting these forms: RAICES Texas and Dream Big Nevada. Please note that depending on funds available, these applications are sometimes closed. We encourage you to follow the work of RAICES Texas and Dream Big Nevada to stay up to date.

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2020 Scholarship & Fellowship Lists For Undocumented Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Our undocumented students merit scholarships and fellowships. They are indeed so incredibly talented and motivated to give back to their communities and their country—which is all of ours.  

En carne propia, in the flesh,  I have conducted researched on them, with them, taught them, and advocated for them for many years, decades now.  Others are family members and everybody just wants to live good, healthy lives, free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, scapegoating, and fear.  This list or guide contains

"344 undergraduate and 302 graduate/post-graduate scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency (425 are open to individuals who don’t have DACA)"

We need to stop all this political nonsense and unequivocally support all of our youth, especially our undocumented youth who have been subjected to such hateful, cruel, and inhumane policies and suffering.

Not to worry. The world not only won't be over: It'll be improved, as a consequence!  It already is improving because of them.

Sí se puede!  Yes we can!

-Angela Valenzuela

2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP LISTS

Art by Marithza Quiroz

Scholarships and fellowships are essential for many undocumented students to pay for higher education, especially students who do not qualify for in-state tuition and state-based financial aid. Undocumented students pursuing higher education need to know that scholarships and fellowships are available to them—regardless of their immigration status.

This year, we’ve expanded our Scholarship and Fellowship Lists with 222 BRAND-NEW scholarships and 80 fellowships. The complete list now contains 344 undergraduate and 302 graduate/post-graduate scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency (425 are open to individuals who don’t have DACA):

Don’t know where to start? Our Applying for Scholarships resource will help you get started!

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