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DACA/Undocumented Students: Private, In-State Schools*school offering private need-based scholarships that DACA students may qualify for
ANCILLA COLLEGELocation Donaldson, IN (~2 ¼ hours north of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts community college (Roman Catholic affiliation)
Associate degree programs: Agriculture, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Communication, Criminal justice, Elementary Education, Environmental Technology, Exercise Science, General Studies, Health Science, History, Logistics & Inventory Systems, LPN to RN, Nursing, Professional Health Studies, Science, Secondary Education
Separate App? NoFAFSA? NoScholarships? Eligible for a supplemental grant (up to half tuition & fees)Contact(s) name & info Sarah Lawrence (assistant director of admissions)
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY*Location Anderson, IN (~1 hour northeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts university (Christian affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Athletic Training, Bible & Religion, Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Christian Ministries (In-Profession), Church Music, Cinema & Media Arts, Computational Physics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Dance Business, Dance Performance, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Entertainment & Music Business, Entrepreneurship, Exercise Science, Family Science, Finance, General Studies, Global Business, Global Studies, History, Information Systems, Instrumental Performance, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Music Business, Musical Theatre, Nursing, Physical Science, Physics, Political Science, Pre- Professional Programs (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Pre-Medical Technology, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Seminary), Psychology, Public Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Songwriting, Spanish, Sports & Recreational Leadership, Visual Communication Design, Voice Performance, Youth Ministries
Separate App? NoFAFSA? Yes (will be “rejected” but will provide information needed for potential financial
aid)Scholarships? Eligible for merit based scholarships, based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores; may be
eligible for financial aid via FAFSAContact(s) name & info Julie Short (associate director of admissions)
[email protected] 765-641-4565 (office)
BETHEL COLLEGELocation Mishawaka, IN (~2 ½ hours north of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, liberal arts college (evangelical Christian affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Applied politics, Art, Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Business Administration, Business Management, Chemistry, Christian Ministries, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cross-Cultural Communication, Deaf Studies, Economics, Economics and Finance,
Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special Education), Engineering, Engineering Management, English & Writing, Exercise Science, Family Studies, History, Humanities, Intercultural Studies, International Health, Journalism, Leadership, Liberal Studies, Marketing, Mathematics, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, Music/Church Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Relations, Radio Broadcast, Sign Language Interpreting, Sociology, Spanish, Sport Management, Sport Studies, TESOL, Theatre Arts, Undecided, Worship Arts, Youth Ministry & Adolescent Studies
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/aScholarships? Eligible for academic scholarships as well as the Rev. Billy Kirk Scholar
Leadership Program for leadership (due Jan. 1; renewable; $6,000 to $8,000 per award)
Contact(s) name & info Raquel Hernandez (international admissions counselor) [email protected] 574-807-7421 (mobile)
FRANKLIN COLLEGE*Location Franklin, IN (~45 minutes southeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts college (Baptist affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Art, Athletic Training, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Creative writing, Economics, Education (Elementary, Secondary Education), English, Exercise Science, History, Individualized, Mathematics, Modern languages, Multimedia Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public relations, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre
Separate App? NoFAFSA? No (alternate form used to determine need-based aid)Scholarships? Eligible for merit-based and need-basedContact(s) name & info Whitney Ramsay (admissions counselor)
[email protected] 317-738-8066 (office)
HANOVER COLLEGELocation Hanover, IN (~2 hours southeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts college (Presbyterian affiliation)
Majors: Anthropology, Art (studio art), Art history, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical studies, Communication, Computer science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental science, French, Gender studies, Geology, German, Health & biomedical sciences, Health & movement studies, History, International studies, Kinesiology & integrative physiology, Mathematics, Medieval-Renaissance Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Pre-professional (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical therapy, Pre-Veterinary sciences), Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Theological Studies
Separate App? No (identify country of citizenship and identify themselves as DACA)FAFSA? n/aScholarships? Eligible for both automatic academic scholarships (based on GPA & test scores) and
application-based scholarships. Recommend Benjamin Templeton Scholars Program to promote social justice, human rights, and cultural diversity (full tuition scholarship, application due Dec. 1).
Contact(s) name & info Vicky Hidalgo (associate director of admissions)
Fluent in Spanish (available for campus tours & parent communication) [email protected] 812-866-7031 (office)
Jane Stormer (associate director of admissions) [email protected] 812-866-7027 (office) 513-646-9624 (mobile)
HOLY CROSS COLLEGELocation Notre Dame, IN (~2 hours north of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, coeducational college (Roman Catholic affiliation)
Majors: Biotechnology, Business, Communications, Education, English Literature, Gerontology, Global Perspectives, History, Leadership and Management, Liberal Studies, Marketing, Philosophy, Political Studies, Pre-Professional, Psychology, Spanish, Sports Management, Theology, Visual Arts
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/aScholarships? Limited funding for undocumented students. Eligible for the Juan Diego
Scholarship, a DACA-specific scholarship ($2,000; application due by March 15).Contact(s) name & info Terron Phillips (admissions counselor)
[email protected] 574-239-8400 (office)
MARIAN UNIVERSITY*Location Indianapolis, IN (~15 minutes south of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, coeducational liberal arts university (Roman Catholic
affiliation) Majors: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Applied Educational Studies,
Art, Art History, Art Therapy, Bioinformatics, Biology, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Business, Business in Sports, Catholic Studies, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Psychology, Communication, Ecology and Environmental Science, Education (Elementary, Faith-Based, Religious, Secondary, Special Education), Engineering, English, English as a Second Language, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Ethics, Exercise Physiology/Science, Finance, French, Gender Studies, German, Global Studies, Graphic Design, History, Human Resources Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music & Music Performance, Nursing, Pastoral Leadership, Pastoral Music Ministry, Peace and Justice Studies, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Professional (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law Studies, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary), Psychology, Rhetoric, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sport Performance, Sport Psychology, Statistics, Theatre, Theology, Writing
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/aScholarships? Eligible for merit-based aid; university may be able to provide individual donors
to fund a student’s educationContact(s) name & info Sister Norma Rocklage (director of Education Formation Outreach)
[email protected] 317-955-6102 (office)
Luann Brames (director of freshmen admission)
[email protected] 317-955-6306 (office)
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE*Location Notre Dame, IN (~2 ¾ hours north of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts women’s college (Roman Catholic affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Economics, Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special Education), Engineering, English Literature, English Writing, English Writing & Literature, Gender and Women’s Studies, Global Studies, History, Humanistic Studies, Interdisciplinary (Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Gerontology, Intercultural Studies, Justice Education, Women’s Studies), Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Music, Music Education, Nursing, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Student-Designed Major, Theatre
Separate App? NoFAFSA? FAFSA for those with SSN, CSS PROFILE for those without SSNScholarships? Eligible for academic scholarships (range from $10,000 to $20,000) as well as
need-based scholarshipsContact(s) name & info Valeria Efta (assistant director of admissions)
[email protected] 800-551-7621 (office)
TRINE UNIVERSITY*Location Angola, IN (~2 ½ hours northeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private
Majors: Accounting, Applied Management, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication, Computer Engineering, Criminal Justice, Design Engineering Technology, Education (Elementary, Secondary Education), Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Exercise Science, Forensic Science, General Arts and Sciences, General Business, General Engineering, General Studies (Pre-Legal), General Studies (Self Designed), General Studies (Social Studies), Golf Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Informatics, International Business, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pre-Medical Professional Track, Pre-Physical Therapy Track, Pre-Physician Assistant Studies Track, Professional Writing and English Studies, Psychology, Sport Management
Separate App? NoFAFSA? YesScholarships? Eligible for need-based scholarships (based off FAFSA filing) and academic
scholarshipsContact(s) name & info Andrea Etchen (admission counselor)
[email protected] 250-665-4813 (office) 800-347-4878 (office)
UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE*Location Evansville, IN (~3 hours southwest of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private university (Methodist affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Archaeology, Art, Art History, Athletic Training,
Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Clinical Laboratory Science, Cognitive Science, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education (Elementary, Secondary, Special Education), Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Administration, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Finance, Foreign Language (Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Russian, Spanish), Global Business, Health Services Administration, History, International Studies, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Neuroscience, Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Program, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Professional Programs (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine), Psychology, Public Health, Religion, Sociology, Theatre
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/aScholarships? Eligible for financial aid and academic scholarshipsContact(s) name & info Stacey Shanks (admissions counselor)
[email protected] 812-488-2736 (office)
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME*Location Notre Dame, IN (~2 ½ hours north of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, coeducational university (Catholic affiliation)
Majors: Accountancy, Aerospace Engineering, Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Applied/Computational Mathematics & Statistics, Arabic Studies, Art History, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemistry/Business, Chemistry/Computing, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Classics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film/Television & Theatre, Finance, French & Francophone Studies, Gender Studies, German, Greek & Roman Civilization, History, International Economics, Irish Language & Literature, IT Management, Italian Studies, Japanese, Management Consulting, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medieval Studies, Music, Neuroscience & Behavior, Philosophy, Philosophy & Theology, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Professional Studies, Psychology, Romance Languages & Literatures, Russian, Science-Business, Science-Computing, Science-Education, Self-Designed Majors, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, Theology
Separate App? NoFAFSA? No (CSS Profile)Scholarships? Eligible for need-based financial aidContact(s) name & info Jordan Schank (assistant director of admissions)
[email protected] 574-631-7505 (office)
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS*Location Fort Wayne, IN (~2 hours northeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts college (Roman Catholic affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Art History, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Arts & Graphic Design, Communication (Film/Media/Video), Communication (Public Relations),
Communication (Theatre), Computer Art/Animation, Criminology, Dance, Education (Elementary, Secondary, Special Education), English, Environmental Science/Conservation Biology, Finance, Forensic Chemistry, Health & Exercise Science, Health Services, History, Liberal Studies, Marketing, Mathematics, Ministry, Music Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Professional (Pre-Art Therapy, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Osteopathic Medicine, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Veterinary), Risk Management & Insurance, Science & Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Sociology, Sports Management, Studio Art
Separate App? No (simply list resident alien and add SSN to application)FAFSA? YesScholarships? Eligible for merit-based scholarships, athletic scholarships, and limited amounts
of other non-restricted fundsContact(s) name & info Maria Gerber (director of undergraduate admissions)
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY*Location Valparaiso, IN (~2 ¼ hours northwest of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, coeducational university
Majors: Accounting, Actuarial Science, American Indian Studies, American Studies, Applied Statistics, Art, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Chinese & Japanese Studies, Cinema & Digital Media Studies, Civil Engineering, Classics, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Environment, Ethnic Studies, Finance, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Global Service, Health Care, Hebrew, History, Human Aging, International Business, International Economics & Cultural Affairs, International Relations, Japanese, Latin, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Music, Nursing, Peace & Social Justice Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Med, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Administration, TESOL, Theatre, Theology & Ministry, Urban Studies
Separate App? NoFAFSA? YesScholarships? Eligible for our merit based scholarships determined by their GPA and test
scores; send paper FAFSA to financial aid office directly to see if there is any additional institutional aid for special circumstances.
Contact(s) name & info Josh Bieck (admissions counselor) [email protected] 219-464-6048 (office)
WABASH COLLEGELocation Crawfordsville, IN (~45 minutes northeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, liberal arts men’s college
Majors: Accounting, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Economics, Engineering, English, Financial Economics, French, German, Greek, Hispanic Studies, History, Latin, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Professional, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Phycology, Religion, Rhetoric, Spanish, Theatre
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/a
Scholarships? Eligible for all major merit-based scholarshipsContact(s) name & info Alex Moseman (assistant director of admissions)
[email protected] 765-361-6018 (office) 765-376-2831 (cell) Able to arrange transportation for individual school visits
Walter Blake (senior associate director of admissions) [email protected] 765-361-6379 (office) 765-366-0803 (cell)
Pike High School Post-Secondary Resources for DACA/Undocumented Students: Private, Out-of-State Schools
*school offering private need-based scholarships that DACA students may qualify for
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY*Location River Forest, IL (~3 hours northwest of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private, coeducational university (Roman Catholic affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Actuarial Studies, African History, American Studies, Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, Art History, Biology, Black World Studies, Business Administration, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Corporate Communication, Criminology, Culinology®, Data Analytics, Design/Technical, Digital Cinema, Digital Journalism, Dramaturgy, Economics, Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary), Engineering, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, European History, Finance, French, Gerontology, Global History, Graphic Design, Health Science, Health Science, History, International Affairs, International Business, International Relations & Diplomacy, International Studies, Italian, Latin American History, Legal Thought, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Software Development, Music, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Painting, Pastoral Ministry, Performance, Philosophy, Photography, Political Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Rhetoric & Communication, Sculpture, Social Analysis, Social Services, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Arts, Theology, United States History, Women & Gender Studies, Writing
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/aScholarships? Eligible for all institutional assistance – both merit-based and need based.
Dominican’s policy is to meet the demonstrated need of high-achieving new enrollees regardless of their status; DACA students qualify for Dominican Employment on campus to earn extra money to help pay for college
Contact(s) name & info Reuben Burnley (associate director of admissions) [email protected] 708-524-6472 (office)
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE*Location Naperville, IL (~3 hours northwest of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts college (Methodist affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Art, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Microscopy, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Civilization, Communication, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics & Finance, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, French, German, Gender & Women’s Studies, Global Studies, History, History of Ideas, Japanese, Leadership & Ethics, Mathematics, Management & Marketing, Media Studies, Music, Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Political Science, Pre-Law, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sport Management, Sociology & Anthropology, Theatre, Urban & Suburban Studies
Separate App? No
FAFSA? NoScholarships? Eligible for financial assistance through private scholarships/grants in addition to
merit scholarships earned through the application process. Contact(s) name & info Christopher Drennan (admissions counselor)
[email protected] 630-637-5800 (office)
OBERLIN COLLEGE*Location Oberlin, OH (~ 4 ½ hours northeast of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private liberal arts college
Majors: Africana Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Archeology, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, Cinema Studies, Classics, Cognitive Sciences, Comparative American Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Dance, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education Studies, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, French, Gender & Feminist Studies, Geology, German, German Studies, Greek Language and Literature, Hispanic Studies, History, Individual Major, International Studies, Italian, Japanese Language & Literature, Jewish Studies, Latin Language & Literature, Latin American Studies, Law and Society, Mathematics, Middle East & North Africa Studies, Musical Studies, Neuroscience, Peace & Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, Politics, Pre-Professional Careers (Education, Law, Pre-Med), Psychology, Religion, Rhetoric & Composition, Russian Language, Russian & Eastern European Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Studio Art, Theater, Visual Art
Separate App? NoFAFSA? FAFSA for those with SSN, CSS PROFILE for those without SSNScholarships? Eligible for financial aid and, if admitted, 100% of the family’s demonstrated
need met through scholarship (both need-based and merit-based), loans, and a work study award.
Contact(s) name & info Josh Levy (associate director of admissions) [email protected] 800-622-OBIE (office) http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/first-year-
applicant/undocumented-applicants.dot
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS*Location Joliet, IL (~3 hours northwest of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private (Roman Catholic affiliation)
Majors: Accounting, Art & Design, Biology (Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Veterinary Medicine), Communication & Media Arts, Computer Science, Criminal & Social Justice, Digital Audio Recording Arts, Education (Elementary, Secondary, Special Education), English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Finance, Health Care Management, History, Individualized Major, Information Technology, Forensics, Information Technology/Network Specialist, International Business, Liberal Studies, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics/Actuarial Science, Mathematics/Computer Science, http://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/college-of-education/undergrad/secondary-education-major/Medical Technology, Music, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Political Science, Politics & Law, Psychology,
http://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/psychology/Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management, Social Work, http://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/college-of-education/undergrad/secondary-education-major/Substance Abuse Counseling, Theology, Transportation and Logistics Management, http://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/college-of-education/undergrad/visual-arts-major/Web Application Development
Separate App? NoFAFSA? n/aScholarships? Eligible for academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, and need-based
scholarships; also eligible for the Biology Honors Society (work and research opportunities in addition to an extra $3,000 in scholarship money)**lots of experience with DACA/DREAM students**
Contact(s) name & info Antonio Rodriguez (undergraduate admissions counselor) Fluent in Spanish (available for campus tours & parent communication) [email protected] 815-740-5030 (office) 815-735-7965 (cell)
WHEATON COLLEGELocation Wheaton, IL (~3 hours northwest of Pike HS)Programs/Strengths Private college (Protestant affiliation)
Majors: Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Applied Health Science, Applied Math Major, Art Department, Asian Studies, Biblical & Theological Studies, Biblical Archaeology, Biology, Business & Economics, Chemistry, Christian Formation & Ministry, Communication, Computer Science, Conservatory of Music, Economics, Education, Engineering (Liberal Arts), English, Environmental Science, French, Geology & Environmental Science, German, History, History/Social Science, Human Needs & Global Resources, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Relations, Mathematics, Nursing (Liberal Arts), Philosophy, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Law, Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology, Spanish, Urban Studies
Separate App? NoFAFSA? YesScholarships? Eligible for scholarships; hoping to designate a full scholarship speicifcally for an
undocumented student in the futureContact(s) name & info Dominique Maxey
Pike High School Post-Secondary Resources for DACA/Undocumented Students: National Scholarships
(not affiliated with specific universities)B.Davis Scholarship
Website: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Year: available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-
secondary institution. Due: May 23rd, 2016 Award: $1,000 Eligibility: n/a Contact: [email protected] Region: National
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship Website: www.peacescholarships.org/ Year: high school senior Due: March 1, 2016 Award: $250 to $500 Eligibility: You are eligible if you are a high school senior or college freshman at time of application,
AND you can provide evidence of leadership and/or personal initiative in activities or in an organization (including volunteer of paid work) relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution.
Contact: [email protected] Region: National
Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) Scholarship Website: www.imfirst.org/scholarship Year: high school senior, or current college student at CSO partner schools. College partner list can be
found at http://csopportunity.org/college_partners/coll_partners.aspx Due: May 22, 2016 Award: $2000, renewable for 4 years Eligibility: First-generation college, limited financial resources. Ideal candidates will display the following
qualities: seeking financial aid and scholarship support for college, strong writing skills and unique perspective, strong capacity for reflection for blogging, experience with or commitment to community service, leadership experience, and commitment to helping expand educational opportunities for other first-generation students. Scholarship winners are not selected based on academic qualifications such as GPA, SAT/ACT scores, or intended majors. Undocumented students are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact: [email protected]; (301) 363-4222 Region: National
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Website: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ Year: Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college or
four-year university within the United States during the period for which scholarship is requested Due: spring 2016 Award: $1,000 to $5,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals that are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. NOTE: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application
Contact: [email protected] Note: 2016 application available in October 2015 Region: National
Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Website: http://form.jotform.us/form/51946093356159? Year: High School Senior or current College student Due: December 31, 2015 at 11: 59 PM CST Award: $500 (community college student) -$1,000 (four-year college student) Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in a four-year or
two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Recipients must also be available to attend the National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL.
Notes: Must provide SSN or ITIN Contact: Contact the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute at (312) 427-8683. Region: National
Gloria Mattera National Migrant Scholarship Fund Website: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm Year: must be entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs Due: April 15, 2016 Award: $250 Eligibility: The purpose of the Gloria Mattera National Migrant Scholarship Fund is to assist financially
those migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals.
Contact: Michael Reho ([email protected]) Region: National
Golden Door Scholars Website: http://www.goldendoorscholars.org Year: Applicants can be current high-school students or recent graduates not enrolled in a four-year
undergraduate program. Community college students are welcome to apply. Due: November (check back for 2015 due date) Award: Full tuition, room and board for a four-year degree Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Region: National with a strong preference for candidates from NC and SC
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Website: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/college-scholarship-program/ Year: Current high school seniors Due: November 3, 2015 Award: Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school Eligibility: Applicant must plan to graduate from a US high school in spring 2016, intend to enroll in an
accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2016, earn a cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.5 or above, receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above (must test by October 5, 2015) and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above (must test by September
21, 2015), and demonstrate significant unmet financial need. Will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000.
Notes: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, a desire to help others, and leadership. A rigorous application review includes analysis of grades, standardized test scores, participation in available advanced courses, student essays, letters of recommendation, and family finances. Each year 30-40 students will be selected into the program.
Region: National
La Plaza Scholarship FundWebsite: http://www.laplazaindy.org/portfolio-item/scholarship-fund/Note: six individual $2,000 four-year college scholarshipsContact: 317-890-3292Region: Indiana
Los Hermanos de Stanford Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/cgi-bin/HermanosWordpress2012/wordpress/?
page_id=475 Year: graduating high school seniors Due: May 5th, 2016 Eligibility: Latino students graduating from high school with plans to attend any 2-year or 4-year
institution of higher learning. The award is open to male and female applicants, and attending Stanford University is NOT a requirement. Applicants of any gender and undocumented students are eligible for this award.
Notes: 2015-2016 application not yet available Contact: [email protected] Region: National
Point Foundation: College Scholarships for LGBT Students Website: http://www.pointfoundation.org/apply.html Year: High school senior and current college, including graduate and post-graduate work, excludes urrent
community college students Due: January 1, 2016 Eligibility: No citizenship requirements. History of leadership and/or allyship in issues that affect the
LGBT/Queer community. Must plan to continue this leadership/allyship in the future. No specific GPA but seeking candidates with high academic performance.
Notes: Application available in November. Consists of a 2-part scholarship application. Region: National
Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship – Chicano Organizing& Research in Education Website: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program Year: High school senior Due: February 27, 2015 Award: $500–$1,000 Eligibility: College-bound, undocumented, Latino student Notes: Applications available in December Contact: Jaime L Del Razo ([email protected]) Region: National
QuestBridge National College Match Website: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-college-match Notes: helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to
the nation’s most selective colleges. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply to the National College Match. QuestBridge’s partner colleges offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, making them very affordable for low-income students.
The Dream.US Scholarship Website: http://thedream.us/scholars/ Year: First time college students applying to associate or bachelor programs at a partner college Due: February 15, 2016 Award: Up to $25,000 Eligibility: To be eligible to apply, you must: (1) Be a first time college student applying to an associate’s
or bachelor’s degree program at one of our partner colleges, (2) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater (or equivalent GED score), and (3) Be DACA eligible and have applied for or received DACA approval.
Contact: [email protected] and reference TheDream.US Scholarship Program; 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the THEDREAM.US Scholarship Program
Region: National
Additional resources:https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-undocumented-studentshttp://www.iacac.org/undocumented/