For Immediate Release: October 31, 2025
Contact: Fermin Vasquez at [email protected]
“Talent Knows No Status” – TheDream.US Announces Opening of New Application Round for Dreamers’ Scholarships
Find out more and how to apply at: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
Washington, DC – TheDream.US today announced its newest scholarship application round will open on November 1st (details here) to support the higher education and career goals of Dreamers with and without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
TheDream.US, the nation’s largest and leading organization supporting Dreamers at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, immigration, and advocacy, has awarded more than 12,000 college scholarships for highly motivated undocumented students in its more than a decade of operation, guided by the belief that talent knows no status.
There are two types of scholarships to apply for, depending on the home state of the applicant:
- TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship is for undocumented students who live in targeted locked-out states where they are either required to pay out-of-state tuition or prohibited from enrolling in the state’s colleges and universities altogether. This scholarship is for up to $100,000 in total for a bachelor’s degree at one of our Opportunity Partner Colleges. Deadline for Opportunity Scholarship applications is January 31, 2026.
- TheDream.US National Scholarship is for undocumented students who are eligible for in-state tuition, or are attending a private partner institution, to attend a Partner College in their state or online, at one of our National Partner Colleges. This scholarship is for up to $16,500 for an associate’s or up to $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, and up to $6,000 in stipends at one of our National Partner Colleges. Deadline for National Scholarship applications is February 28, 2026.
Find more information about TheDream.US scholarships, eligibility, and how to apply at https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
Gaby Pacheco, president and CEO of TheDream.US, stated, “We open this year’s scholarship round with a deep sense of purpose. In times of uncertainty, Dreamers have shown unshakable determination — and last year’s surge of applicants proved just that. They are not waiting for the world to change; they are ready to lead it. TheDream.US is here to ensure their talent and potential are not lost, because we know: talent knows no status, and the future of this country depends on unlocking the promise within every Dreamer.”
About TheDream.US
TheDream.US is the nation’s leading organization supporting Dreamers at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, immigration, and advocacy. We’ve awarded over 12,000 scholarships to immigrant youth from 120+ countries and 45 states, with 4,500 graduates to date. We partner with close to 80 colleges in 20 states to provide scholarships, career support, and access to legal options that help Dreamers break through systemic barriers and achieve social mobility.
Through data, Scholar and Alumni stories, strategic partnerships, and targeted state and local advocacy, we work to expand equitable access to college, professional pathways, and permanent legal status. For more information on TheDream.US, visit www.thedream.us
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