Dreamer Scholarship Fund

Paola Alvardo is proud to have received DACA funding in order to achieve her dream of attending college. She graduated with a bachelors degree in fashion merchandising and went on to open her own boutique. This scholarship is being established as a way for her to give back to people like herself and is funded through sales through her boutique. Undocumented students face a myriad of struggles when trying to attain an education. Many undocumented students endure financial struggles, language barriers, and limited family assistance, which can make it difficult to succeed in school and pursue a college degree. On top of these challenges, many students without U.S. citizenship have limited access to financial aid, exacerbating the high costs of education. This scholarship aims to support undocumented students who are pursuing higher education in the United States so they have the resources necessary to earn their degrees.