#TheDREAMerNextDoor Scholarship Program is designed for currently matriculating DREAMers who wish to achieve the American Dream, but because of their DREAMer status, are ineligible for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Award
The following scholarships will be awarded in 2024:Three (3) $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you:CRITERIA
(1) Have been accepted to a 2- or 4- year institution of higher education; (2) are currently enrolled in a 2- or 4- year institution of higher education; or (3) are currently pursuing a professional degree; and
(2) Have a current DACA or TPS authorization, or do not otherwise qualify for DACA or TPS authorization and have undocumented status.
Application
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2024, 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time
- Applications submitted past this deadline will be disqualified.
Submission Requirements:
- Proof of college acceptance or proof of current enrollment in an institution of higher education
- Complete the following essay prompts:
- All application materials are to be submitted in PDF format at the application link below.
Prompt 1:
This year, 2024, is a presidential election year. If you had to make the case for immigration reform to a presidential candidate, what would you say? Prompt 2:
In 1,000 words max, please describe what the phrase "The DREAMer Next Door" means to you?Important Dates
- September 3, 2024 – Application Opens
- October 1, 2024 – Applications Closes
- Oct - Nov 2024 - #TheDREAMerNextDoor Scholarship Awardees Notified
#TheDREAMerNextDoor Scholarship Program is designed for currently matriculating DREAMers who wish to achieve the American Dream, but because of their DREAMer status, are ineligible for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Award
The following scholarships will be awarded in 2024:Three (3) $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you:CRITERIA
(1) Have been accepted to a 2- or 4- year institution of higher education; (2) are currently enrolled in a 2- or 4- year institution of higher education; or (3) are currently pursuing a professional degree; and
(4) Have a current DACA or TPS authorization, or do not otherwise qualify for DACA or TPS authorization and have undocumented status.
Application
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2024, 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time
- Applications submitted past this deadline will be disqualified.
Submission Requirements:
- Proof of college acceptance or proof of current enrollment in an institution of higher education
- Complete the following essay prompts:
- All application materials are to be submitted in PDF format at the application link below.
Prompt 1:
This year, 2024, is a presidential election year. If you had to make the case for immigration reform to a presidential candidate, what would you say? Prompt 2:
In 1,000 words max, please describe what the phrase "The DREAMer Next Door" means to you?Important Dates
- September 3, 2024 – Application Opens
- October 1, 2024 – Applications Closes
- Oct - Nov 2024 - #TheDREAMerNextDoor Scholarship Awardees Notified