CHICAGO, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — North Park University (North Park) has awarded scholarships to a cohort of 17 students recognized by the nation’s largest college scholarship program for DREAMers—undocumented students/persons brought to the United States as children. As a new partner institution with North Park, TheDream.US provides college scholarships to academically motivated DREAMers.
“This initiative provides students with the opportunity to achieve their academic and career goals, and in turn benefit society as they become contributing members of the workforce in their communities,” said Mary K. Surridge, President, North Park University.
The organization partners with institutions like North Park who believe in providing access to college-bound DREAMers. “North Park is excited to welcome the academically-driven DREAMers’ cohort into the Fall 2020 class where they are now officially accepted and have the opportunity to pursue their college aspirations,” said Anthony Scola, North Park’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing.
Recipients of the privately funded scholarship program for undocumented students are eligible for grants covering up to 100% of tuition, fees, and books when qualifying to attend one of 20 participating partner institutions.
About TheDream.US
TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant youth, having provided more than 5,000 college scholarships to DREAMers at more than 70 partner colleges in 16 states and Washington, DC. We believe that all young Americans, regardless of where they were born, should have the opportunity to get a college education and pursue a meaningful career that contributes to our country’s prosperity.