TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

There is 1.3 million undocumented immigrant youth eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) in the United States. Some 98,000 graduate from high school every year, but only 5–10% enroll in college, because they get no federal aid, have limited access to state aid, and usually face paying out-of-state tuition. TheDream.US has committed $141 million to scholarships, and paid out $60 million in scholarship awards as of 2018, with over 300 graduates with bachelor’s degrees.

Full Description

TheDream.US is the largest college access and success program for immigrant youth in the United States. The program is working to help 6,000 motivated and determined immigrant youth graduate from college with career-ready degrees.

Every year, scholarships are awarded to undocumented students who live in one of twenty states where they effectively have no access to college due to the risk of paying out-of-state tuition or because their state refuses to admit them into its universities. These students are awarded up to $80,000 to study for a bachelor’s degree at one of five TheDream.US partner colleges. These colleges are fully prepared and equipped to support undocumented students throughout their college life.

Who's eligible?

  • Eligible Grade: High School Senior – Undergraduate
  • Maximum Age: Any
  • Required GPA: 2.8
  • Geographic Eligibility: Georgia
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Any


How to Apply

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Financial Information
  • Grade transcript
  • Essay

How to ace the TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship?

1. Upload all required documents before submitting

Your application will be considered incomplete if one or more required documents are not included and incomplete applications will be rejected. Make sure to monitor the status of your application.

2. Edit your essays with word processing software

You are required to write two 750-word essays as part of your application. Write and edit your essay on a word processing app such as Microsoft Word or WPS Office where you can easily keep track of your word count. Also, use software like Grammarly to correct any grammar and spelling mistakes.

3. Mark ISTS as a safe sender

If you are selected to receive the scholarship, ISTS, the scholarship administrator, will send you an email with a link to the acceptance form. Add ISTS to your contact list as a safe sender to receive their emails, and accept your scholarship immediately after you are notified.

4. Volunteer for community service

Take on as many community service tasks as you can. Participate in charity work and NGO events as well, and help out around your neighborhood in school. This will make your application stand out from the crowd.

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