Undocumented and DACA Scholarships
Scholarship Information and Resources
National Scholarship - Apply Now! Closes on Feb. 29th, 2024!
Application is now closed.
From the National Scholarship Website: "We think of our National Scholarship as the 'Pell Grant' for highly motivated undocumented students who are eligible to receive in-state tuition in their home state (not applicable if attending a private institution) but still have significant, unmet financial need. "
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship - Apply Now! Closes on Nov. 16th, 2023!
Application is now closed.
From the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program Website: "The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities."
Golden Door Scholarship - Apply Now! Closes on Oct. 1st, 2023!
Application is now closed.
From the Golden Scholars Website: "Immigration status should not determine opportunity; tenacity and hard work should. Golden Door Scholars provides DACAmented & undocumented students with the financial aid and support needed to invest in their education and define their futures."
Dream Scholarships (Website maintained by the U of U's Dream Center)
Various scholarships posted to this page, not all scholarships listed here require that you attend the University of Utah. Amounts will vary.
MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide
"MALDEF is pleased to provide you with this extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status or require a valid social security number."
Final-2023-2024-MALDEF-Scholarship-Resource-Guide-08.08.23.pdfAdditional Resoureces for Undocumented & DACA students:
6 Things Undocumented Students Need to Know About College
Think that if you’re undocumented you can’t go to college? Think again. Get the facts and learn how to make it happen.
This article has helpful tips and links for undocumented students interested in going to college.
Attending and Paying for College
undocumented-and-daca-students.pdfundocumented-and-daca-students-spanish.pdfHandout_Dreamers.pdfWebsites to Explore
The Dream Center at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) works holistically with undocumented students (with and without DACA) and members of mixed-status families to access and navigate college, graduate, transfer, and/or accomplish their goals. We see you, we believe in you, we are 100% committed to your success!
The Dream Center:
Visits K-12 schools and community events to inform prospective students about the resources available to them.
Provides individualized advising, mentorship, and scholarship support.
Promotes campus-wide advocacy and facilitates trainings to SLCC students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Increases community-wide awareness of state policies affecting undocumented students, asylum seekers, international students, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund / General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage in obtaining a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduate students and graduate students. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA for high school students. A minimum of 2.5 GPA for college and graduate students. Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited not-for-profit, four-year university or graduate school during the fall of the scholarship cycle year. U.S. Citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen.
Think that if you’re undocumented you can’t go to college? Think again. Get the facts and learn how to make it happen.
University of Utah Dream Center - The Dream Center in the Office of Undergraduate Studies works holistically with undocumented students and mixed-status families from college access to graduation. The Dream Center (1) engages in specialized college outreach and access strategies, (2) provides individualized advising and scholarship support for current and future University of Utah undocumented students, (3) promotes campus-wide advocacy and trainings for University of Utah students, faculty, staff and administration, and (4) increases community-wide awareness of policies affecting current and future University of Utah undocumented students.
SUU Resources for Undocu/DACAmented Students - The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is committed to advocating for our undocumented students, staff, and community members. We believe in creating an environment where undocumented people are acknowledged as full citizens and empowered with the resources necessary to thrive. As a Center, we resist any actions contrary to the health and success of our immigrant communities.
To our undocumented students, please know you belong here. You are supported, you are valid, and you are not alone. We look forward to working alongside you.