Our Graduate Loan Scholarship Program is now open! These funds are available to any TheDream.US Alumni with or without DACA or TPS, taking out a private graduate school loan for the 2026-2027 academic year. This scholarship is designed to help lessen your loan debt and the amount you need to pay back once you complete your graduate studies.

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The private loans can be from any company including the Dreamers Graduate Loan Program, Discover, Ascend, Self-Help, etc. The deadline for this year’s scholarship cycle is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT. Apply in your ISTS Scholar Portal (program key: Dreamgraduate).
If you are interested in learning more about the Graduate Loan Scholarship Program or other graduate supports, please visit our Graduate Resources Page.