Scholarships

Scholarships Information

National Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students

1. TheDream.US Scholarships

• National Scholarship: Provides up to $33,000 for a bachelor's degree to students who qualify for in-state tuition at partner colleges.
• Opportunity Scholarship: Offers up to $80,000 for students residing in states where they cannot access in-state tuition.
• Eligibility includes undocumented students who arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16 and before November 1, 2019.
• Learn more and apply

2. Golden Door Scholars

• Awards full-tuition scholarships to high-achieving undocumented students.
• Open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in various fields.
• Explore opportunities

3. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship

• Provides up to $55,000 per year to high-achieving students with financial need.
• Open to all students, regardless of immigration status.
• More information

4. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

• Offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to students of Hispanic heritage.
• Open to DACA recipients and undocumented students.
• Apply here

5. QuestBridge National College Match

• Connects high-achieving, low-income students with full four-year scholarships to partner colleges.
• Open to all students, including undocumented students.
• Discover more

Additional Resources and Scholarship Lists

• United We Dream: Provides a comprehensive list of scholarships open to undocumented and DACA students. View scholarships.
• Immigrants Rising: Offers a curated list of scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. Explore opportunities
• Scholarships360: Features a regularly updated list of scholarships for undocumented students. Check listings
• Scholarships.com: Provides a database of scholarships, including those open to undocumented students. Search scholarships

Tips for Applying

• Start Early: Many scholarships have early deadlines. Begin your search and application process as soon as possible.
• Prepare Necessary Documents: Gather transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and any other required materials in advance.
• Highlight Your Story: Use personal essays to share your experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Authenticity can make your application stand out.
• Seek Support: Reach out to school counselors, mentors, or organizations that assist undocumented students for guidance and assistance.

General Scholarship Search Platforms

• Fastweb: A comprehensive scholarship search engine that matches students to scholarships based on their profile. Visit Fastweb
• Scholarships.com: Offers a vast database of scholarships and grants, allowing students to search by various criteria. Visit Scholarships.com
• College Board Scholarship Search: Provides a free scholarship search tool with over 2,200 programs totaling nearly $6 billion in aid. Visit College Board Scholarship Search
• Chegg Scholarships: Features a user-friendly interface to search for scholarships and internships. Visit Chegg Scholarships
• Niche Scholarships: Offers a variety of scholarships, including easy-to-apply and no-essay options. Visit Niche Scholarships

Private Scholarships

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship

• Award: Up to $55,000 per year. Scholarships.com+2U.S. News+2My Scholar HQ+2
• Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with financial need. Wikipedia+2Scholarships.com+2U.S. News+2
• Deadline: April 30, 2025. My Scholar HQ+1Access Scholarships+1
• Details: Supports tuition, living expenses, books, and fees. . Wikipedia+1Scholarships.com+1

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

• Award: $20,000.
• Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrating leadership and service. My Scholar HQ
• Deadline: Application opens August 1, 2025. My Scholar HQ
• Details: Recognizes students for their capacity to lead and serve. .

Dell Scholars Program

• Award: $20,000 plus a laptop and textbook credits. My Scholar HQ
• Eligibility: Students with a minimum 2.4 GPA, financial need, and participation in a college readiness program. My Scholar HQ
• Deadline: December 1, 2025. My Scholar HQ
• Details: Targets students who have overcome significant obstacles. . My Scholar HQ

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

• Award: $10,000–$25,000. My Scholar HQ
• Eligibility: Students with a family income under $55,000, community service involvement, and a minimum 2.0 GPA. My Scholar HQ
• Deadline: June 15, 2025. My Scholar HQ
• Details: Focuses on students who have overcome adversity. .

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship

• Award: $1,000–$12,500. My Scholar HQ
• Eligibility: High school seniors demonstrating leadership and financial need. Access Scholarships+4My Scholar HQ+4Wikipedia+4
• Deadline: November 15, 2025. My Scholar HQ+1Scholarships.com+1
• Details: Applicants are first considered by local Elks lodges. . WSJ+2My Scholar HQ+2The Scottish Sun+2

• Award: $500–$5,000​
• Eligibility: Students of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA My Scholar HQ
• Deadline: February 15, 2026​
• Details: Supports Hispanic students pursuing higher education. ​

• Award: Up to $42,000 My Scholar HQ
• Eligibility: LGBTQ students demonstrating leadership
• Deadline: February 20, 2025
• Details: Emphasizes community involvement within LGBTQ organizations. Website

• Award: $40,000 over four years
• Eligibility: African American high school seniors
• Deadline: December 1
• Details: Recognizes academic excellence and community service. Website