Top 18 Scholarships for Immigrants in December 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. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.