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Dreamer Scholarship by Lolah Alva Boutique

$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2025
Winners Announced
Jan 30, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate student
Financial Status:
Financial need
Background:
Undocumented student or DACA recipient

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.

Any high school senior or undergraduate student who has financial need and is undocumented or a DACA recipient may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us how being undocumented affected your life, why and where you want to go to college, and how this scholarship would help you.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Need
Published September 15, 2024
Essay Topic

Describe how being undocumented has affected your life growing up. Tell us why you want to go to college and where. How will winning this scholarship help you?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 30, 2025.