Scholarship Opportunities for Undocumented and Mixed-Status Students

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

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

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

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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

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Scholarships due Feb-May 2026

Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship

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TheDream.US National Scholarship

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2026 Society of Women Engineers

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Bonita C. McFarland Arts Education Scholarships

*Local Scholarship

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Cyberbullying Details

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.

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

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.

McFarlands 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.

American Public Works Association (APWA) Scholarship

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Emma Nylen Scholarship

*Local Scholarship

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Central Coast Impact Scholarship

*Local Scholarship

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Nueva Generación Scholarship Program

*Local Scholarship

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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

Emma Nylen Details

Must have live in Ventura at anytime
Must have a 2.0 or Higher
Must be continuing education (college, Occupational or technical program
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.

Central Coast Details

Students who consider the California Central Coast their home in one of the following counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura.
Be a full-time student (undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Open for: high school students, college students

Generación Details

For children of farmworkers who are pursuing higher education.
Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university. Vocational and trade schools accepted.
For high school seniors: Upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript and proof of enrollment at a higher education institution, such as your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) or class schedule.
For current college or vocational/trade students: Upload a copy of your most recent unofficial college transcript.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Amount: varies
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Open for: high school students, college students

Scholarships due June 2026

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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