As a high school junior who's an immigrant, I'm trying to navigate the process of finding college scholarships. I know there might be specific ones that cater to immigrant students or perhaps to families who have immigrated more recently. I'm curious about any national scholarships or programs that focus on supporting students like me. Could anyone point me in the right direction or share some resources?
Sure, I'd be happy to help point out some national scholarships that are open to immigrant students.
1. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: This program provides up to $90,000 in support for undergraduates in their senior year and graduate students, who are immigrants or the children of immigrants.
2. The Golden Door Scholars Program: This scholarship is especially for DACA recipients and provides college scholarship and internship support.
3. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Although not exclusively for immigrant students, many immigrant students qualify and benefit from these scholarships, which can range from $500 to $5,000.
4. TheDream.US: This organization offers scholarships for DREAMers to help them pay for their college education.
5. The Esperanza Education Fund: This scholarship is available to immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a high school in the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.
6. The Ascend Educational Fund: This New York City-based nonprofit provides scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to immigrant students or children of immigrants living in the five boroughs of New York City.
7. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: While not solely for immigrant students, this foundation offers a variety of scholarships for students with financial need, including the immigrant population.
As with any scholarship search, remember to check the specific qualifications and requirements for each scholarship before applying. Good luck!
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