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Welcome to the Ventura College Dreamers Resource Center Scholarship Hub!
Here you’ll find scholarships that are undocumented-friendly, open to AB 540, DACA, and mixed-status students.
🔎 Sort through the opportunities by deadline month, and check back regularly for updates.
Need help? Visit us in the Dreamers Resource Center or email us at: VCDreamers@vcccd.edu
Application Tips
Application Tips
Start Early: some applications take time to gather documents
Review Eligibility Carefully: some scholarships are open to all, some are major-specific
Personal Statements Matter: don't be afraid to ask someone to review it
Keep a checklist of scholarships you've applied to
On Campus Scholarships for VC Dreamers
On Campus Scholarships for VC Dreamers
Ventura College Foundation
Ventura College Foundation
Open to all current Ventura College students. One application connects you to multiple foundation scholarships based on your profile.
Deadline: January 28, 2026 at 5pm
Eligibility: Open to all students, including AB 540/DACA/undocumented students
Courage to Dream Award
Courage to Dream Award
This award is for undocumented and mixed-status Ventura College students who demonstrate courage, resilience, and commitment to their educational journey.
Deadline: February 26, 2026 at 11:59pm
Eligibility: Open to undocumented and mix-status students
Scholarships due January 2026
Scholarships due January 2026
VCCCF Details
VCCCF Details
Local Scholarship
Amount: varies
Deadline: January 16,2026
Open to all students (including undocumented students) who are residents of Ventura County
Rev and Mrs E Details
Rev and Mrs E Details
For Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students. Preference will be given to single parents
Elie Wiesel Details
Elie Wiesel Details
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Open for: college students
Any GPA
EnergyRates CA Details
EnergyRates CA Details
Amount: varies
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Open for: High School, College, Graduate Students
Any GPA
Scholarships due February, March, April 2026
Scholarships due February, March, April 2026
Lounge Lizard Details
Lounge Lizard Details
Only open to students attending school in the United States; Applicant must be a student at an accredited school, or be accepted to begin school at an accredited school within 6 months of application
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
Cyberbullying Details
Cyberbullying Details
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
TheDream.US Details
TheDream.US Details
First-generation immigrant student who is currently undocumented with or without DACA or TPS and came to the United States before November 1, 2020
Entered the U.S before the age of 16 and have continously lived in the United States since then
Amount: Varies
GPA of 2.5 or better
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
SWE Scholars Details
SWE Scholars Details
Identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited associate, bachelor, or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science
Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
GPA of 2.0 or better
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
Que Llueva Details
Que Llueva Details
Only open for current high school/GED graduate students who are undocumented and who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
Amount: varies
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Open for: only high school undocumented students
McFarlands Art Details
McFarlands Art Details
Any high school senior or college level students of the visuals aarts who is also a Ventura County Resident
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
APWA Details
APWA Details
Must be a 12th grade student and/or graduating high school in the spring or summer 2026
Must be pursuing studies in a public works related field of study (i.e Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Construction Management and more)
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 16, 2026
Open for: high school students
Scholarships due June 2026
Scholarships due June 2026
Hacia Delante! Scholarship
Hacia Delante! Scholarship
Any undocumented undergraduate student from California may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how you will use education to help your community move forward and progress.
Due: June 10, 2026
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