Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: Varies (e.g., February-April)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This represents a category of scholarships offered by individual universities or state-level programs under an 'Immigrant Student Success Initiative' or similar. These are specifically designed to support undocumented and DACA students within their respective institutions/states.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: undocumented, DACA, TPS
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: immigrant
- Eligibility varies widely by specific university or state program. Typically requires enrollment at a particular institution or residency in a specific state.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial information
Timeline
Deadlines often align with university application cycles. Check specific institutional websites.
Tips
Research universities or state higher education commissions with strong immigrant student support programs. Contact their financial aid or 'Dreamer' resource centers directly. Tailor your application to the specific program's mission.