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Scholarship Opportunities
With resources and support, all students, regardless of documentation status, are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.
We have compiled a database of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship for you! The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility). (Please email undocusuccess@csumb.edu for questions or if any of the listed scholarships are expired)
MALDEF- Scholarship resource guide.
Students will need to contact the organization directly using the provided information. MALDEF is not a direct provider of the scholarships on this list. The list is continually being updated with opportunities. Many of the listed scholarships can be processed without an SSN.
If a scholarship required an SSN, the student is recommended to ask if it is possible to submit an ITIN instead. ITIN Guide
Scholarships for undocumented students and DACA recipients. The database provides a list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. Please refer o the webpage linked for comprehensive eligibility and application requirements. The list is continually being updated with opportunities.
The Dream U.S. provides scholarships to undocumented students to help them pay for their college tuition. This organization offers two scholarships. The National Scholarship is for current high school seniors, high school graduates, or current or previously enrolled college/university students. The Opportunity Scholarship is for students who live in targeted, locked-out states where they cannot get in-state tuition. Your eligibility for both is based on where you live.
Please note that TheDreamU.S does not offer scholarships to undocumented students in California.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
SVCF administers scholarship programs for high school seniors, college and graduate students, re-entry students, and vocational and technical school students.