Karen Hernandez
Scholar
"I moved to Canada because I eventually want to have kids and I couldn’t see that happening in the States."
Scholar
"I moved to Canada because I eventually want to have kids and I couldn’t see that happening in the States."
Are you applying, re-entering or already enrolled in a California college or university? Make sure you’re getting all the funding you’re eligible for and the support you need with these helpful resources designed for undocumented individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree.
APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Explore these online databases of scholarships that don’t require proof of citizenship.
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT BUDGET WORKSHEET
Use this handy budget worksheet to help you plan your college finances.
Inclusion & Change Group, Scholar, Staff
"I march in gratitude for educators like Rosa Maria, my ESL teacher from Costa Rica, whom I met in Los Angeles when I was 17," said Marithza. "Her classroom was the only safe place that I had; it was the only place where I felt heard and seen. I left Rosa Maria’s class a year later with a new language, a new community and a commitment to my education."
“Growing up undocumented, I always dreamed about going to law school so I could help my community. While I wish I could have benefited from this type of support when I was applying to law school, I can’t wait to be a mentor to our first Pre-Law Fund recipients!” — Denia Perez, Deportation Defense Attorney, Pre-Law Fund Mentor
Immigrants Rising’s Pre-Law Fund will provide financial support of up to $2,500 to low-income immigrants who are planning to attend law school. Grants will cover LSAT preparation (courses, tutoring, self-study materials, etc) and law school application fees. In addition to financial support, recipients will be connected to Immigrants Rising’s network of legal professionals.
You must fulfill at least one of the following:
The application is currently closed. The deadline for all application materials was Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
The Pre-Law Fund is made possible because of the generous financial support of these incredible donors: Kathryn Abrams, Jonathan Blazer, Tanya Broder & Ted Wang, Marc Chambers, DeYoe Wealth Management, Inc. (in honor of Helen Lawrence), Stefano DeZerega & Johanna Hartwig, Yuen & Sandra Gin, The Arturo & Rosa González Family Giving Fund, The Larry Hillblom Foundation, Christine Hoang & Paul Nakada, Barry Hovis, Elizabeth J. Kramer Charitable Fund, Francine J. Lipman, Michael A. Olivas & Augustina H. Reyes, Snehal Patel & Ami Sanghvi, and Christopher & Jeannie Rhee.
Want to make a donation to support the Pre-Law Fund? Please contact Katharine Gin.
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Immigrants are resourceful, resilient people who have the same dreams as generations who came before us"
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Because I know how hard it is for people to get status, I wanted to find a way to advocate for other undocumented people"
Creative Writing Class, Scholar
"Just in coming together, as a community, there's been some healing, especially when people feel scared or uncertain."
Fellow, Scholar
"Even more more valuable than the scholarship money was having the emotional support."