Scholarships for DACA students

Hello everyone! I'm a DACA student and I'm looking for scholarships to help fund my college education. Are there any well-known scholarships for DACA students? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there! It's great that you're exploring scholarship opportunities to make financing your college education more manageable. As a DACA student, you do have several scholarship options available to you. Here are a few well-known scholarships to get you started:

1. TheDream.US: This is one of the largest scholarship programs specifically for DACA students. They offer two different scholarships, the National Scholarship and the Opportunity Scholarship. The National Scholarship covers tuition fees, up to $16,500 for a 4-year college or $5,500 for a 2-year college. The Opportunity Scholarship can provide up to $80,000 towards a 4-year degree, and is meant for students who are unable to attend a partner college in their state of residence.

2. QuestBridge: While not exclusively for DACA students, the QuestBridge National College Match is a highly competitive program for high-achieving, low-income students. Finalists can receive full-ride scholarships to one of their partner colleges.

3. Golden Door Scholars: Another scholarship specifically for DACA students, it focuses on funding education for high-achieving students. Recipients are provided with scholarships that cover tuition and fees, room and board, and often include internship and mentorship opportunities.

4. The Esperanza Education Fund: This scholarship is available to DACA students who reside in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area. Awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 and can be used for 2- or 4-year colleges.

There are some more scholarships that DACA students are eligible for in this article: https://blog.collegevine.com/scholarships-for-undocumented-students

When exploring scholarships, also look for local and regional options, as they may have less competition. Additionally, many colleges and universities offer their own scholarships to DACA students, so make sure to research scholarships at the schools you're interested in attending. Good luck on your search, and I hope you find the funding you need for your college education!