Andrea
Andrea, from Georgia, 18, born in Mexico All of my experiences up to this point – both positive and negative – have shaped me into the person I am today. I can offer valuable contributions to society....
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Cristina Tovar, 19, from Texas and born in Mexico, America truly became my home when it gave me the opportunity to educate myself — when it gave me an opportunity to strive for what I love. My culture...
View ArticleTheDream.US Reacts to NJ Assembly Passage of Tuition Assistance Bill for...
For Immediate Release: April 13, 2018 Contact: Michael Earls at 202-494-8555 and michael@npstrategygroup.com TheDream.US Reacts to NJ Assembly Passage of Tuition Assistance Bill for DREAMers...
View ArticleGloria Gonzalez
Gloria, 18, from Houston and born in Mexico The U.S. is my home. I was raised in this country, and it is all I know. I have lived in America since I was only one-year old. My siblings, both older than...
View ArticleTheDream.US Reacts to Arizona Ruling Barring In-State Tuition for DREAMers
For Immediate Release: April 16, 2018 Contact: Michael Earls at 202-494-8555 and michael@npstrategygroup.com TheDream.US Reacts to Arizona Ruling Barring In-State Tuition for DREAMers Candy...
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“Elizabeth” It feels funny sharing my story because I’ve always flown under the radar when it comes to discussing my immigration status. I’ve never felt like anyone cared about my story, but it feels...
View Article“Adanari”
We have struggled financially living and growing up in Oakland after coming from Mexico. But even though my parents may feel like they didn’t give us the better life they would’ve wanted, due to our...
View Article“Laura”
Higher education for DREAMers is crucial because we are a part of America — a big part, with nearly 800,000 of us who have received DACA. In order to contribute to the workforce in our shared country,...
View ArticleCristina
Cristina, 19, from Texas born in Mexico It’s hard to contrast the harsh rhetoric of others, whether politician or member of the public, with what I know to be true. My parents worked hard and made...
View ArticleFernanda
Fernanda, 20, born in Mexico, Scholar at Eastern Connecticut State University, Home for me has never been a place. I am neither from here nor from there. Even though I was born in Mexico, I know little...
View ArticleIxel Acosta
Ixel Acosta, 19, from Texas, born in Mexico, My eyes have not seen the rest of the world — Texas is all I have ever known. I used to fear that I had lost my roots and my identity. Recently, I’ve found...
View ArticleIta-Ini Magdaleno
Ita-Ini Magdaleno, from New York, 18, born in Mexico I am a DACA-recipient, and, thanks to TheDream.US Scholarship, I was able to go to college. I never imagined that something like that could happen...
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Jose, from Arizona, born in Mexico. The United States is the only country I’ve ever known, and yet, I can’t consider it home. A country that won’t consider me a citizen, that won’t welcome me, can’t be...
View ArticleJafet
Jafet, 18, From North Carolina, born in Mexico. One day I asked my father, “What would you if you won the lottery?” He simply answered, “Go back to school.” My mother and father were both born in the...
View ArticleJafet of North Carolina and Eastern Connecticut State University and Jaziel...
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2018 Contact: Nicky Vogt at 610-389-1314 and nicole@npstrategygroup.com Washington, DC – TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for...
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Jaziel, 18, from Arizona, born in Mexico. My family is my safe haven. My family stood by my side through my worst days. As a child, I went through something no child should ever go through. I was...
View Article“Daniela”
“Daniela”, 24, from Virginia, born in Mexico A lot of high school students in America can share the feelings I remember of uncertainty and anxiety about their future, not knowing whether college was...
View ArticleIrving Utera
Irving Utrera: 18, from Texas, born in Mexico America has always been my home. It is here that I have had opportunities and the chance to meet and learn from different people from around the world. But...
View ArticleDACA Renewal Fee Assistance
Dear Partner Colleges, The following email was sent to our Scholars today. We are providing DACA renewal assistance on a limited basis. See rules below. Given the DACA cases going through the courts,...
View ArticleDACA Renewal Fee Assistance
Dear Scholars, USCIS is still accepting DACA renewal applications but may not be able to do so for long. Some immigration lawyers are encouraging DACA holders to renew as soon as possible. For more...
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