TheDream.US National Scholarship — DACA and Undocumented Students

About This Opportunity

If you arrived in the United States before age 16 and before November 1, 2020, TheDream.US may cover your college costs. This is the largest private scholarship fund for undocumented and DACA-recipient students in the country — providing up to $100,000 over four years at a partner college (the "DREAMer's Opportunity Scholarship") or up to $33,000 over two years at a partner community college or two-year school. Awards vary by institution and program type. Council Bluffs and Omaha-area students attending a partner college are eligible. The application opens each fall for the following academic year — check thedream.us/scholarships for the current open cycle, partner college list, and specific award amounts. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or have legal status. You need: proof of high school completion (diploma, GED, or HiSET), arrival documentation (before age 16, before November 1, 2020), and acceptance at a partner school.

Who Can Apply

Must have arrived in the United States before age 16 AND before November 1, 2020. Must have completed high school (diploma, GED, or HiSET equivalent). Must be accepted at or enrolled at a TheDream.US partner college. Must be DACA-eligible, DACA-recipient, or eligible for DACA but without current status. Cannot hold lawful permanent resident (green card) status. U.S. citizenship disqualifies. No minimum GPA for initial eligibility — partner schools may have their own requirements.