The Dream US
Organization: TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship—click here to apply
Application Deadline: Annually (specific deadline varies; check website for updates)
Overview: TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students who reside in states where they have limited access to in-state tuition or state financial aid. The scholarship provides funding to attend one of TheDream.US Opportunity Partner Colleges, allowing recipients to pursue a higher education degree without financial barriers.
Key Information:
• Location: U.S. (must reside in a locked-out state where in-state tuition is not available)
• Modality: In-person (attendance required at partner colleges)
• Compensation: Up to $80,000 for tuition, fees, and housing over a four-year period
• Estimated Time Commitment: Four-year degree program
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be undocumented and meet DACA or TPS eligibility criteria (or meet similar undocumented status requirements)
• Must reside in a locked-out state (a state where undocumented students cannot access in-state tuition)
• Must have graduated from high school or earned a GED in the U.S.
• Must be applying to or enrolled in an eligible Opportunity Partner College