Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: April 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Illinois Dream Fund provides financial assistance to undocumented students in Illinois so they can pursue their higher education goals. It supports students who face significant barriers to college access.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: undocumented, DACA
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: immigrant
- Must be an undocumented or DACA student in Illinois.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited Illinois college or university.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial documentation
Timeline
Applications open in February. Deadline April 15. Winners notified in June.
Tips
Demonstrate your academic commitment and community involvement despite challenges. Clearly articulate your educational and career objectives. Emphasize your financial need and how the scholarship will make a difference.