Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: Varies (often March-April)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This represents a category of local and institutional scholarships specifically for DACA and undocumented students within California, often provided by individual colleges, community foundations, or non-profits like Immigrants Rising.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: undocumented, DACA
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: immigrant
- Must be an undocumented or DACA student residing in California.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a California college or university.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial documentation
Timeline
Often opens Jan-Feb, closes Mar-Apr. Notification May-June. (Check specific listings)
Tips
Research specific colleges and local community foundations in California. Tailor your application to each scholarship's specific requirements. Emphasize your resilience, academic drive, and community involvement.