Scholarships for Undocumented Students
State, National, and Local
A variety of scholarships are available at the state, national and local level for students to take advantage of. We are here to help, so please reach out to us if you have any questions on filling out the applications!
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Receiving Financial Aid
AB 540 eligible undocumented students in California can receive various types of financial aid. To learn about Tips for Receiving Financial Aid, check out this video from Immigrants Rising.
If you are planning to transfer, check out this helpful Budget Worksheet video from Immigrants Rising to break down cost of attendance and how much aid you will need to cover the costs.
Scholarship List
Immigrants Rising 2021 Scholarship lists for undergraduate, graduate and fellowships that don't require a social security number.
Partner School-Specific Scholarships
The Opportunity Scholarship is for high school graduates who (1) have DACA, TPS, or would have met the DACA eligibility criteria; and (2) live in targeted, locked-out states that do not offer in-state tuition to DREAMers. The Scholarship is for up to $80,000 to cover tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals for a bachelor’s degree.
Merit Scholarships (Academics, GPA-based)
Immigrants Rising Scholarship Fund
Must reside and attend a school in a bay area county and have a 3.0 GPA.
SOLAR ACTION ALLIANCE Scholarship
Must have a 3.2 GPA and submit an essay and verification of enrollment. Deadline is
July 1st for a $1,000 scholarship. Deadline: July 1st
La Unidad Latina Foundation- La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship is for Hispanic students who are currently enrolled in an eligible
bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.
Eligible degrees include all bachelor’s degrees, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity.
Undergraduate students must have completed at least one full-time year of study and have a cumulative GPA between 2.8 and 3.6, and graduate students must have completed at least one full-time semester.
Need-based Scholarships (low-income status)
Latinos in Technology Scholarship
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation will present up to 100 Latinx students with
up to $30,000 in scholarship aid. Must be an upcoming junior or senior majoring in
STEM programs. Recipients will also be placed into Silicon Valley internships.
Becas Univision Scholarship (HSF)
Eligibility:
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited university in the fall of the desired scholarship year.
- Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid (if applicable).
- Ethnicity: Must be of Hispanic heritage.
- High School graduating seniors – Cumulative GPA of 3.00 GPA, based on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) earned from 9th through the first semester/term of the 12th grade
- Undergraduate college students (including community college Transfers) – Cumulative GPA of 2.5, based on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) earned is required for a minimum of 12 units/credits earned.
- Graduate college students- Cumulative GPA of 2.5, based on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) earned is required for a minimum of 9 units/credits earned.
Deadline: Late March
Other:
- All majors and graduate fields accepted
- Emphasis on STEM majors
Deadline: late March
- Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
- Has financial need.
- Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
- Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
- Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
- Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
- Does not have a graduate degree.
- Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
- Has a Social Security number or Tax ID number. (This is required for tax purposes and is only necessary if you are a resident of the United States. You will not be asked to share this information unless you have been given an award.)
Deadline: November
Postmarked Deadline: March
Project-based Scholarships
The Soros Justice Fellowships
The Soros Justice Fellowships fund outstanding individuals to undertake projects that
advance reform, spur debate, and catalyze change on a range of issues facing the U.S.
criminal justice system.
Undergraduate and Vocational/Skills Training Programs
ITINS, EINS & Tax Rights
Immigrants Rising Guide for Undocumented people who have an ITIN or EIN.
Legal Resources
Stanford Law School - Immigrants’ Rights Clinic
(650)724-9068
Services: Adjustment of status, asylum applications, DACA, DAPA, habeas corpus, NACARA, removal defense, T Visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U Visas, VAWA petitions.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): Learn more about this opportunity for youth under 18 who may be eligible for a pathway to citizenship if abused or neglected by a parent.
Educational Resources (California)
Health Resources
Educational, Career and Other Services
Immigrants Rising (formerly E4FC)
(415) 787‐3432
Services: Adjustment of status, asylum applications, consular processing, DACA, DAPA,
Employment authorization, employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions,
family-based petitions, habeas corpus, NACARA, naturalization/citizenship, removal
defense, special immigrant juvenile status, T Visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS),
U Visas, VAWA petitions, Education/Scholarships, Educator Resources.
My (Un)Documented Life
Up to date information and resources for undocumented immigrants (scholarships, DACA,
education, networking, educator/counselor resources, health, internships, articles,
news.)