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Top 18 Scholarships for Immigrants in December 2023

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

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Updated: September 1st, 2023

If you are an immigrant, or the child of immigrants, there are many scholarships that have been designed with you in mind. Organizations have set aside funds for scholarships for immigrants in any situation. There are scholarships designed for green card holders, DACA recipients, naturalized citizens, and any other citizenship status you could imagine.

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

Offered by Scholarships360

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Niche $50,000 No Essay Scholarship
Niche $50,000 No Essay Scholarship

Offered by Niche

1 award worth $50,000
Deadline Dec 14, 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.…

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.…

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

Offered by Sallie Mae

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Dec 31, 2023

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

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Grade Level: HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA

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$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

Offered by Bold.org

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Jan 2, 2024

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

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Grade Level: All Grade Levels

Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement

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Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship
Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship

Offered by TheDream.Us

Multiple awards worth up to $20,000
Deadline Jan 31, 2024

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity…

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity…

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as their state's public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one's bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Freshmen

Citizenship: DACA

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Other Category: Low Income, Immigrants

State: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Dream.US National Scholarship
Dream.US National Scholarship

Offered by TheDream.Us

Multiple awards worth up to $8,250
Deadline Feb 29, 2024

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US National…

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US National…

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US National Scholarship! The Dream.US National Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, and GED holders who came to the U.S before the age of 16 with or without DACA or TPS. Applicants must also be planning on enrolling or currently enrolled in a postsecondary, in-state public institution.  The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the  Dream.US National Scholarship awards up to $16,500 for students in an associate's degree program or up to $33,000 for students in a bachelor’s degree program at one of their National Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Underclassmen

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Other Category: Low Income, Immigrants

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Regional Jean Degrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship
Regional Jean Degrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

1 award worth $1,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024

The Regional Jean Degrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship will award $1,000 in post-secondary assistance to one (1) migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker (with…

The Regional Jean Degrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship will award $1,000 in post-secondary assistance to one (1) migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker (with…

The Regional Jean Degrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship will award $1,000 in post-secondary assistance to one (1) migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker (with a preference for those from Mexico) with a history of migration to Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, or Westchester Counties in New York State. Though not required, but because of Jean's personal interests, students with a demonstrated interest in traditional Mexican art and culture are especially encouraged to apply. This scholarship was set up as a memorial to Jean DeGrace Crandall, educator and friend to the migrant community. She worked as a Tutor Advocate for the Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Outreach Program (MEOP), a folklorist for the Dutchess County Arts Council and was the owner/operator of La Mula Chula in Rhinebeck, a store featuring fair-trade Mexican folk art, which she imported herself. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply for this chance at post-secondary assistance and to honor Jean's legacy. Keep on reading to learn more.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Seniors & College Students

Other Category: Immigrants

State: New York

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Offered by PD Soros

Multiple awards worth up to $90,000
Expected deadline October 2024

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are funded by Paul and Daisy Soros, Hungarian immigrants and American philanthropists who established the program…

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are funded by Paul and Daisy Soros, Hungarian immigrants and American philanthropists who established the program…

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are funded by Paul and Daisy Soros, Hungarian immigrants and American philanthropists who established the program to "give back to the country that had afforded their family such great opportunities."  Through this scholarship, they hope to help continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans achieve leadership in their chosen fields and partake of the American dream. Each year, their Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans award up to $90,000 to multiple students under 30 years of age who are applying to graduate or professional school and are immigrants or the children of immigrants. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: Graduate Students

Other Category: Immigrants

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Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship
Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship

Offered by JSKY Memorial Scholarship

Multiple awards worth $1,000
Expected deadline June 2024

The Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship is funded by the family of Jeff Sein Kwan Yang, who believed that "an education broadened a person’s…

The Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship is funded by the family of Jeff Sein Kwan Yang, who believed that "an education broadened a person’s…

The Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship is funded by the family of Jeff Sein Kwan Yang, who believed that "an education broadened a person’s opportunities and possibilities." Through the scholarship, they hope to honor Jeff Sein Kwan Yang's legacy and provide financial support to students who are immigrants or children of immigrants in their pursuit of higher education. Every year, the Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple high school seniors residing in the San Gabriel Valley area who are immigrants or the children of immigrants. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Senior

Other Category: Immigrants

State: California

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NYS Friends of Senator Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship
NYS Friends of Senator Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship

Offered by New York State Migrant Education Program

1 award worth $750
Expected deadline June 2024

The NYS Friends of Senator Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship is open to high school seniors in accredited New York State high schools, or high school…

The NYS Friends of Senator Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship is open to high school seniors in accredited New York State high schools, or high school…

The NYS Friends of Senator Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship is open to high school seniors in accredited New York State high schools, or high school seniors (outside of NYS) who have previously lived in or moved to New York State. Applicants should also currently qualify for Migrant Education services in New York State, and have been accepted to a post-secondary institution in the United States. The scholarship was established to honor a migrant farmworker student from New York State needing post-secondary scholarship assistance. If you're a high school senior who currently or has previously lived in New York State, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Senior

Other Category: Immigrants

State: New York

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NYS Patrick Crowley Homeless Migrant Scholarship
NYS Patrick Crowley Homeless Migrant Scholarship

Offered by New York State Migrant Education Program

1 award worth $500
Expected deadline June 2024

The NYS Patrick Crowley Homeless Migrant Scholarship is open to high school seniors with a history of migration to or within New York State who…

The NYS Patrick Crowley Homeless Migrant Scholarship is open to high school seniors with a history of migration to or within New York State who…

The NYS Patrick Crowley Homeless Migrant Scholarship is open to high school seniors with a history of migration to or within New York State who have been identified as homeless during their high school career. One (1) selected recipient will be awarded $500 to go toward their post-secondary education, each year. The scholarship was established in honor of Patrick Crowley, a man who dedicated over forty-five years to the education of migrant farmworker children and their families. If you're a high school senior who has been homeless sometime during their high school career, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more and take a step toward your future.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Senior

Other Category: Immigrants

State: New York

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Conrad Carpio Education Scholarship
Conrad Carpio Education Scholarship

Offered by Snow, Carpio & Weekley, PLC

1 award worth $2,500
Expected deadline April 2024

The Conrad Carpio Education Scholarship is a golden opportunity for young immigrants who entered the United States before the age of 16.  This scholarship is…

The Conrad Carpio Education Scholarship is a golden opportunity for young immigrants who entered the United States before the age of 16.  This scholarship is…

The Conrad Carpio Education Scholarship is a golden opportunity for young immigrants who entered the United States before the age of 16.  This scholarship is exclusively for DREAMers who have lived in the country for at least five years, plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the upcoming Fall semester, and who have a clean record. If you're under 25 and fit the above criteria, this scholarship is for you!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: HS Seniors, College Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Citizenship: DACA

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Other Category: Immigrants

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Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Media Scholarship
Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Media Scholarship

Offered by Advocate Defend Connect

Multiple awards worth $2,500
Expected deadline April 2024

Are you an Arab-American college upperclassman or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a media-related major? If so, consider applying for the Dr.…

Are you an Arab-American college upperclassman or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a media-related major? If so, consider applying for the Dr.…

Are you an Arab-American college upperclassman or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a media-related major? If so, consider applying for the Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to multiple lucky applicants. The scholarship is offered by Advocate Defend Connect, an American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.  If you’re an Arab-American college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about journalism, television, radio, film, or other media-related fields, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Race/Ethnicity: Middle Eastern

Academic Interest: Journalism

Religious Affiliation: Muslim

Other Category: Immigrants

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Esperanza Fund Scholarship
Esperanza Fund Scholarship

Offered by Esperanza Education Fund 

Multiple awards worth up to $20,000
Expected deadline April 2024

Are you an immigrant or the child of immigrants living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Metro Area who is a high…

Are you an immigrant or the child of immigrants living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Metro Area who is a high…

Are you an immigrant or the child of immigrants living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Metro Area who is a high school senior? If so, you might consider applying for the Esperanza Fund Scholarship! This scholarship is funded by Esperanza Education Fund, an organization that strives to help immigrant students achieve their dreams through higher education. Each year, 10 lucky students are awarded the Esperanza Fund Scholarship to help pay for their higher education. If you are a high-achieving student who was born outside of the U.S. or has two parents who were born outside of the U.S, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Senior

Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other

Minimum GPA: Yes

Other Category: Immigrants

State: Maryland, Virginia

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Social Justice Scholarship
Social Justice Scholarship

Offered by Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Multiple awards worth $2,000
Expected deadline March 2024

This Social Justice Scholarship is intended to support students who express and demonstrate an interest in and activities towards social justice causes, especially in support…

This Social Justice Scholarship is intended to support students who express and demonstrate an interest in and activities towards social justice causes, especially in support…

This Social Justice Scholarship is intended to support students who express and demonstrate an interest in and activities towards social justice causes, especially in support of immigrants. The scholarship is available to all students regardless of citizenship status. First-generation and undocumented students are encouraged to apply. Preferred applicants will have a demonstrated interest in immigrant-oriented social justice AND/OR are an immigrant themselves AND/OR were raised in a first-generation immigrant family. Applicants must be current graduating seniors of a school in the Sequoia Union High School District or East Side College Preparatory in East Palo Alto, CA. Applicants may include the following optional documents in their application: letters of recommendation, personal statements written for other scholarship or university applications, and a written Explanation of Financial Situation describing any special circumstance that may affect their or their family's ability to pay for college.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Senior

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Other Category: Low Income, First-Generation Student, Immigrants

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NIAF Scholarship Program
NIAF Scholarship Program

Offered by National Italian American Foundation

Multiple awards worth up to $12,000
Expected deadline March 2024

Are you an Italian-American college student and a NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) member? If so, consider applying for the NIAF Scholarship Program! The program…

Are you an Italian-American college student and a NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) member? If so, consider applying for the NIAF Scholarship Program! The program…

Are you an Italian-American college student and a NIAF (National Italian American Foundation) member? If so, consider applying for the NIAF Scholarship Program! The program is open to NIAF members with at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy. The National Italian American Foundation is proud to offer this as well as a variety of other scholarships to recognize Italian American students' academic achievements. Currently, the NIAF is the largest organization that represents Italian American citizens living in the United States. The foundation is dedicated to serving the community by preserving the Italian American heritage and culture and promoting a stronger relationship between the United States and Italy. Every year, their NIAF Scholarship Program chooses multiple recipients to earn up to $12,000 to go towards tuition payments and university housing accommodations. If you are an Italian-American college student looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

Grade Level: College & Graduate Students

Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents

Minimum GPA: 3.5

Other Category: Immigrants

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Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants of Wake County
Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants of Wake County

Offered by Triangle Community Foundation

1 award worth $16,000
Expected deadline March 2024

The Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants in Wake County was established to provide financial support for refugee and immigrant high school graduates who reside…

The Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants in Wake County was established to provide financial support for refugee and immigrant high school graduates who reside…

The Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants in Wake County was established to provide financial support for refugee and immigrant high school graduates who reside in Wake County and will be continuing their education in a post-secondary setting. The goal is to support these students on a pathway to finding meaningful employment and becoming contributory members of their communities and adopted country. Selected recipients will earn up to $16,000 each, which can be used towards any need listed under the school’s total cost of attendance. To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors who reside in Wake County, North Carolina, and plan to attend an in-state post-secondary institution. Most importantly, applicants must also be immigrants, refugees, or first-generation US citizens. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Eligibility information

Grade Level: High School Senior

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Other Category: Immigrants

State: North Carolina

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Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship
Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship

Offered by Triangle Community Foundation

Multiple awards worth up to $80,000
Expected deadline March 2024

The Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship's purpose is to create a life-transforming opportunity for immigrant students who have overcome significant adversity, giving them the opportunity to…

The Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship's purpose is to create a life-transforming opportunity for immigrant students who have overcome significant adversity, giving them the opportunity to…

The Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship's purpose is to create a life-transforming opportunity for immigrant students who have overcome significant adversity, giving them the opportunity to pursue their dreams and improve their lives through education or training. The Scholarship will be awarded to students who have attended a Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools district high school. The Fund has been created in memory of Felice (Felicia) Berkman Brewer by her father-in-law, Donald Brew.

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Grade Level: High School Senior

Other Category: First-Generation Student, Immigrants

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If you are an immigrant, or the child of immigrants, there are many scholarships that have been designed with you in mind. Organizations have set aside funds for scholarships for immigrants in any situation. There are scholarships designed for green card holders, DACA recipients, naturalized citizens, and any other citizenship status you could imagine.

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Top Easy Scholarships of December 2023

Scholarship
Amount
Deadline
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Scholarship:
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Amount:

$10,000

Deadline:

June 30, 2024

Jun 30, 2024

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Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.

Scholarship:
$40,000 BigFuture Scholarships
Amount:

$40,000

Deadline:

December 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

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Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Scholarship:
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship
Amount:

$2,000

Deadline:

December 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

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Easy $2,000 monthly scholarship. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school!

Scholarship:
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Amount:

$25,000

Deadline:

January 2, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

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Easy scholarship open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

How to win scholarships for immigrants

As with any type of scholarship, scholarships for immigrants are very competitive. In order to succeed in your applications, you’ll have to stand out from the crowd. It’s important to put a lot of thought into your essays and do some research before you begin writing.

Because these scholarships are geared towards immigrants, it’s a good idea to do some reflection on how your immigration story has impacted you and shaped your goals. Think about how it’s fostered your strengths and shaped your goals. Try to emphasize these points in your essays.

Writing effective essays

In addition to choosing strong subject matter, it’s important to write an essay that is impactful, succinct, and eye-catching. Luckily, we have a host of resources to help you with this. Those include guides on how to write a winning scholarship essay, how to start and end scholarship essays, and how to write an essay about yourself. We can also help you tailor your writing to 250 or 500 word limits, and write a scholarship resume.

Related: DACA scholarships

College resource hub for immigrants

Here is a list of resources for college students who are immigrants. Some resources will be geared towards documented immigrants and others are geared towards undocumented immigrants.

U.S. Department of Education Resource Guide for Undocumented Youth

This guide was assembled by the US Department of Education with the intent of providing a comprehensive guide for undocumented students. It includes information on what is within your powers as an undocumented student, as well as a directory to other useful resources.

My Undocumented Life

This website is a comprehensive hub of resources, news, and updates about studying in the United States as an undocumented student. On it, you’ll find guides for every step of the college application process, tailored specifically towards undocumented students.

U.S. Department of Education Resources for Immigrants

There’s no better place to get information than straight from the source. Here is the Department of Education’s page concerning everything to do with resources for immigrants. Whether you are documented or undocumented, there is information here on the rights afforded to you by the state when it comes to education.

List of state bills which impact immigrant students

This list goes over each state’s varying laws concerning how immigrant students can receive financial aid, can apply for schools, and more.

Frequently asked questions about scholarships for immigrants

Can an immigrant get a scholarship?

There are many scholarships available to immigrants in the United States; the Nargis E. Ragab Scholarship for First Generation Immigrants and the Children of First Generation Immigrants is a great example. All of the scholarships on this list are open to immigrants, and each has different requirements for residency status, meaning there are some open specially for DACA recipients, while others are for green card holders, or for people of any residency status.

Can non-citizens get scholarships?

Many scholarships are open to non citizens, such as the Red Thread Foundation Scholarship, which is open to women of international backgrounds regardless of citizenship status. Many of the other scholarships in this list are available for non citizens; check their eligibility requirements to make sure.

How do undocumented students pay for college?

Undocumented students face many hurdles in the struggle to pay for college. Though there are many scholarships that they are not eligible for, there are also scholarships made specifically to help undocumented students pay for college. Many of these scholarships are listed on this page, such as the Dream.US National Scholarship.

Can green card holders get a Pell Grant?

Most green card holders are considered “eligible non-citizens” and therefore can get the Pell Grant. Green card holders are also eligible for most of the scholarships on this list, so if you are a green card holder looking for help paying for college, check out some of our top scholarships for immigrants!

Can immigrants go to college for free in the US?

Unfortunately, no-one in the United States is guaranteed a free higher education. However, by applying to a wide variety of scholarship programs, you do have the opportunity to reduce your education expenses dramatically.

You should remember that your immigration status can affect the scholarship programs and financial aid that you qualify for. If you are a DREAMer, for example, you will be eligible for more programs than a fully undocumented student. Be sure to consult some of the resources above to find out if your immigration status qualifies you for FAFSA financial support, and what types of college scholarships you can apply to.

Top Easy Scholarships of December 2023

Scholarship
Amount
Deadline
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Scholarship:
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Amount:

$10,000

Deadline:

June 30, 2024

Jun 30, 2024

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Scholarship Details +

Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.

Scholarship:
$40,000 BigFuture Scholarships
Amount:

$40,000

Deadline:

December 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

Apply
Scholarship Details +

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Scholarship:
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship
Amount:

$2,000

Deadline:

December 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

Apply
Scholarship Details +

Easy $2,000 monthly scholarship. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school!

Scholarship:
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Amount:

$25,000

Deadline:

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