Amount: Full Cost of Attendance
Deadline: October 23 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Golden Door Scholars provides large-scale scholarships for undocumented students, enabling them to attend highly selective four-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: DACA, undocumented
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: undocumented
- high school senior or recent graduate
- demonstrate significant unmet financial need
Required Materials
- Application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Opens August. Due October.
Tips
Emphasize your academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement. Share your personal story and aspirations.