Research Guides: DACA Resources for Students and Allies: Resources for Undocumented Students

Scholarships and Financial Aid

MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide
Golden Door Scholars Golden Door Scholars was founded in 2013 with the goal of promoting economic mobility for undocumented students. In our first year, we awarded 13 scholarships. Since then, we have impacted 360 DACA recipients, by partnering with schools to cover tuition, room and board for a four-year degree. Our scholars also have access to mentors, internships and other personal and professional growth opportunities. Application deadline for Fall 2020 is Monday, 09/16/19 at 11:59pm EST
Que Llueva Café Scholarship The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. This scholarship program strives to make a world of difference. ¡Ójala que llueva café! This application cycle is closed.
Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship SALEF's Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship Fund is making higher education a reality for Central American and Latino students, including undocumented students, with over 1,000 scholarships provided since 1998. This fund offers financial assistance and support to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students - often making the difference in whether a student can attend college at all. Scholarships are open to all qualifying students regardless of immigration status. This application cycle is closed as of May 1, 2019.
La Unidad Latina Foundation La Unidad Latina Foundation is a community of socially conscious college-graduates dedicated to the advancement of the Latino community nationwide. We achieve this by propelling students dedicated to advancing the Latino community from High School to College Graduation and beyond. We believe ensuring their future success in High School, College, and in their Careers, will ensure the success of all of the United States of America.
QuestBridge National College Match QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities. We are an aggregator of excellence. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation's best universities and the ranks of national leadership itself. *Scholarship is for Seniors in High School looking to attend college starting Fall 2020
FinAid This page contains information about financial aid and scholarships for undocumented students. It also provides more scholarship resources and information about FAFSA.
The Dream TheDream.US is a group of people trying to help undocumented students who don’t have access to financial aid.

Navigating Graduate School: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students

Navigating Graduate School: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students
This guide will detail the legal and practical concerns of undocumented students who are contemplating or currently pursuing a graduate school education. Each section is divided into important milestones that occur during the graduate school process. Topics addressed include the application process, accessing financial aid, transportation, employment, taxes and resources for support.

OSU Student Organizations

Student Community Of Progressive Empowerment at The Ohio State University (S.C.O.P.E) The purpose of S.C.O.P.E is to support and serve undocumented students. To create a safe space that protects students who are undocumented or of DACAmented (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. To advocate for prospective and current students such that an education is accessible to all. To work together to create a community that will guide and empower members through a successful college experience while providing them with the necessary life skills to prepare them for a post college transition

OSU DACA Support Fund

Options for Supporting Our DACA Students!

DACA Scholarship Fund: Click here

Latinx Student Success Fund: Click here

Contact SCOPE to donate directly to the student organization: Click here

Your donation to this fund supports financial aid and programming for students under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or students who otherwise meet DACA eligibility requirements.