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Scholarships

Our team has researched and gathered scholarships opened to undocumented, DACA, AB-540 and Dreamers. Please feel free to click on the link below to get access to a list of scholarships or visit the office (Administrative 4100J) for additional information.  

Scholarship Guide for Undocumented Students

Immigrants Rising

Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. The organization  has a list of scholarship opportunities that don’t require proof of U.S citizenship. This list has a general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status. 

List of Scholarships and Fellowships – IMMIGRANTS RISING

Undergraduate

Fall Scholarships
Scholarship Award Requirements

Simeone & Miller Good Lawyers/Good People Spring Scholarship

Deadline: For the Fall Scholarship, please submit your statement by July 1. The scholarship will be awarded by July 31. 

$1,000

  • Currently enrolled or accepted as an undergraduate or law student. 
  • Not related to any current Simeone & Miller employee.
  • A written statement of 800-1,000 words or video presentation (3-5) minutes. 

Love Your Career Scholarship

Deadlines:Fall/September Semester: September 10 2024

$1000

  • Write a 1000- 3000 word essay 
    • At the top of your essay include your full name, phone number, email address and name of the school attending 
  • An outline of at least 3 steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career 
  • Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in the field. 
  • Any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (see dates below). This scholarship is limited to students attending school in the 50 U.S. states.
  • Submission requirements:
    • Essay must be in in PDF format
    • PDF file must be by your full name and the name of your school
    • Example: Scott-Jones-CSUSM.pdf
    • Email a scanned copy of proof of enrollment to scholarship@jonestshirts.com
    • Send both PDF and scanned copies as TWO separate attachments
    • Subject line for email must be: FALL/SEPTEMBER 2020 SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION
    • In the body of the email, include your full name, phone number and the name of the school you are enrolled in

AES Engineering

Deadline: October 8, 2024

$500

  • Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
  • When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
  • Available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility 
  • Not required to take Engineering courses

 

CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship Contest

Deadline: October 10th, 2024

First $1,000

Second $500

Open to high school and college students of all nationalities. High School students must be 15 years old at least and provide an Enrollment Certificate. College students interested in participating in the scholarship program must be enrolled at an accredited university or college and 18 years or older. Open to high school and college students of the United States or Canada for the current school year (2023-2024). In addition, each student must have a legitimate acceptance letter from an accredited university, college, or high school for proof. Employees of CouponBirds or their parent or affiliate companies are ineligible to apply as well as their immediate family members, such as spouses, parents, siblings, or children. The scholarship program is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. Only ONE application per person is allowed.

Live Your Dream Awards

Deadline: Application is open yearly from August 1st - November 15th  

$16,000

  • Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
  • Has financial need.
  • Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
  • Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
  • Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
  • Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
  • Does not have a graduate degree.
  • Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
Winter Scholarships
Scholarship Award Requirements

Richard Rawle Scholarship

Deadline: January 1st to June 1st. The awarded recipient woll be announced June 14th, 2024.

$2,000

  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States
  • Be enrolled full-time
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Submit at least 1 reference letter
  • Submit a scholarship essay
  • The scholarship essay should be at least 500 words
  • The scholarship essay should answer the following prompt . . .

Love Your Career Scholarship

Deadline: September 10 of every year

 

$1000

  • Write a 1000- 3000 word essay 
    • At the top of your essay include your full name, phone number, email address and name of the school attending 
  • An outline of at least 3 steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career 
  • Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in the field. 
  • Any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (see dates below). This scholarship is limited to students attending school in the 50 U.S. states.
  • Submission requirements:
    • Essay must be in in PDF format
    • PDF file must be by your full name and the name of your school
    • Example: Scott-Jones-CSUSM.pdf
    • Email a scanned copy of proof of enrollment to scholarship@jonestshirts.com
    • Send both PDF and scanned copies as TWO separate attachments
    • Subject line for email must be: FALL/SEPTEMBER 2020 SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION
    • In the body of the email, include your full name, phone number and the name of the school you are enrolled in

Hispanic Education Endowment Fund Scholarship

Deadline: January 17th, 2024

$1,500 to $5,000

  • Orange county resident 
  • Enrolled in CC, high school senior, 4-year college or university in Fall of 2024 

 

iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship

Deadline: Winter/Spring: December 31st 2023

$2,500

  • Enrolled in an accredited US college or university
  • Enrolled full time (12 credit hours for undergraduate students, 9 credit hours for graduate students) for the semester your applying for
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.7
  • Students in pass/fail programs must provide proof of passing status
  • Please indicate the semester you are applying for
  • Any current full time undergraduate or graduate student
  • Medical school students may provide proof of their pass/fail classes. 
  • Write an Essay of 800-1000 words, promoting a practical approach to healthy lifestyle during college years and how these habits can sustained over a lifetime
Spring Scholarships
Scholarship Award Requirements

Simeone & Miller Good Lawyers/Good People Spring Scholarship

Deadline: For the Spring Scholarship, please submit your statement by November 1. The scholarship will be awarded by November 30.

$1,000

  • Currently enrolled or accepted as an undergraduate or law student. 
  • Not related to any current Simeone & Miller employee.
  • A written statement of 800-1,000 words or video presentation (3-5) minutes. 
Summer Scholarships-TBD
Scholarship Award Requirements

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Scholarships & Resources for Undocumented Students/ EduMed.org

EduMed has an online guide showcasing 20 scholarship opportunities (including many in the healthcare field) that can make all the difference in affording college. They provided a list of valuable academic and career resources that undocumented students can use to maximize their success during and after college.

Higher Education Guide to Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Access Higher Education guide