For Immediate Release: February 6, 2025
Contact: Michael Earls at [email protected]
Applications Open Through Feb. 28 for Illinois Dreamers to Apply for TheDream.US College Scholarship
The largest college and career success program for immigrant youth accepting applications for National Scholarship until February 28
Find out more and how to apply at: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
Washington, DC – TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant youth, today offered a reminder that its current scholarship application round is open until the end of February, with expanded eligibility criteria to support the higher education dreams of more Illinois Dreamers with and without DACA or TPS. Amid rising uncertainty around immigration policies and legal protections for Dreamers, TheDream.US commitment to empowering undocumented students through its annual scholarship application round is steadfast.
Illinois applicants are eligible for the National Scholarship, with an application deadline of February 28, 2025, to attend one of 13 Illinois-based Partner Colleges of TheDream.US (see list here). Applications are open to immigrant students who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019. The National Scholarship is for high school graduates or those currently/previously enrolled in college to attend a Partner College in their state. The National Scholarship is for tuition and fees up to $16,500 for an associate’s degree or $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Most recipients would also receive an additional $6,000 stipend for books, supplies, and transportation. Full information on eligibility for the National Scholarship and how to apply is available HERE.
Gaby Pacheco, President and CEO of TheDream.US, stated, “We are excited to open our 10th scholarship application round to support Dreamers in Illinois and across America in their pursuit of higher education and career dreams. As our incredible TheDream.US Scholars and Alumni can attest, education is its own kind of passport, opening doors to opportunities that transform lives and communities. And despite this moment of uncertainty and anxiety for many Dreamers in Illinois and across the nation, I want every applicant to know TheDream.US will remain steadfast in supporting their evolving higher education needs throughout their college journey.”
About TheDream.US
TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant students, having provided more than 11,000 college scholarships to Dreamers attending close to 80 partner colleges in 20 states and Washington, DC. We believe everyone, regardless of where they were born, should have equitable access to a college education, a meaningful career, and opportunities to contribute to the communities they call home. For more information on TheDream.US, visit www.thedream.us.
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