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Thanks to Bob Kimball, welcome to information on scholarships for DACA students.Please share the website with students and others https://www.scholarshipsfordreamers.org/
The philanthropic purpose of the Dreamers Scholarship Fund is to provide academic scholarships to students who have been approved under the US Government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA enables certain people who came to the U.S. as children and who meet several key guidelines to request consideration for deferred action. It allows non-U.S. citizens who qualify to remain in the country for two years, subject to renewal. They are shielded from deportation and eligible to work and or attend colleges. DACA students are not eligible for federal , state loans or grants and need programs like the Dreamers Scholarship Fund to help achieve their dreams. The scholarship was founded and funded by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kimball.
Eligibility
Applicants must have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by the USA government.
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits hours minimum) in a program at a college or university that will lead to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (not intended for vocational programs).
Student grades, credit hours completed, and a personal essay will be used to determine awardees. Financial need will not be used as a criterion.
Application Procedure
Download and complete the Dreamers Scholarship Fund application
Mail application and necessary documents in time to be received by the application deadline of either January 1 or August 1
Awardees will benotified no later than January 15 for the spring semester or August 15 for the fall semester
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
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):
We need your help to reach undocumented
students! Share this resource with your networks and on social media—you can
use the sample tweet and Facebook post below:
SAMPLE TWEET HOT OFF THE PRESS:
@immigrantsrise just released 2020 List of Scholarships and Fellowships that
undocumented students can apply to! Undergrad and grad students get ready for
scholarship season: immigrantsrising.org/2020scholarships
SAMPLE FACEBOOK POST HOT OFF THE PRESS:
@immigrantsrising just released 2020 List of Scholarships and Fellowships that
undocumented students can apply to—now containing 344 undergraduate and 302
graduate/post-graduate scholarships and fellowships, including 425 for
non-DACA! Learn More: immigrantsrising.org/2020scholarships
MAKE
A DONATION
We need your financial support in order to
keep our information and resources free and accessible to all undocumented
young people. Please consider MAKING A DONATION to Immigrants Rising so
we can continue supporting undocumented young people in achieving their
educational and career goals so they can thrive in this country.
