Scholarships for DACA

TheDream.US National Scholarship Open to first-generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before age 16. The award covers tuition and fees at partner colleges up to $33,000 for a bachelor's degree, plus up to $6,000 in stipends for books, supplies, and transportation. Selection emphasizes community service and commitment to academic success. 🔗 thedream.us TheDream.US

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship Worth up to $100,000 for a bachelor's degree, this award is geared toward DACA students in states that restrict or block access to affordable college options. The next application round opens November 1, 2026. 🔗 thedream.us/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship Scholarshipsandgrants

QuestBridge National Match Scholarship A full four-year scholarship worth over $200,000, awarded to low-income high school seniors who have excelled academically. DACA recipients are eligible to apply. 🔗 questbridge.org MPOWER Financing

McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship One of the higher-value options for Hispanic DACA students, with awards up to $100,000. Designed for Hispanic high school seniors with strong academics, community service, and financial need. 🔗 mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html Scholarshipsandgrants

Prospanica Foundation Scholarships Open to Hispanic/Latino students in U.S. undergraduate or graduate business programs. Awards up to $5,000 are available to DACA recipients who are Prospanica members with a minimum GPA of 2.8. 🔗 prospanica.org EducationConnection

🌐 Additional Resources

• Scholarships360.org — Lists 100+ vetted scholarships for DACA students.

• GetSchooled.com — Curated list of scholarships for undocumented and DACA students.

• BestColleges.com — Maintains an updated list of undergraduate and graduate scholarships.

📌 Important Notes

• DACA recipients are not eligible for federal financial aid such as Pell Grants or federal student loans, but as of early 2025, Washington D.C. and 24 states have policies providing in-state tuition and some state aid for DACA recipients. (Note: Florida ended this benefit in July 2025.) U.S. News & World Report

• Many private scholarships do not require U.S. citizenship, so it's always worth checking eligibility even when citizenship isn't explicitly mentioned.

• Your high school counselor or college financial aid office can also help identify local and state-specific opportunities.

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