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The NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is for students eligible for in-state tuition at one of our close to 80 Partner Colleges. Applications are open to immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020, and qualify for in-state tuition at one of our Partner Colleges to receive this scholarship. We also offer private and online college options. The Scholarship is for up to $16,500 for an associate’s degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Award amount
$33,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Eligible for in-state tuition at one of our Partner Colleges
Immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS
Came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020
You are a first-generation immigrant student who is currently undocumented with or without DACA or TPS and came to the United States before November 1, 2020
Entered the United States before the age of 16 and have continuously lived in the United States since then
Have significant unmet financial need
Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) before the Fall of 2026
Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better (if you have earned college credits after high school)
Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027
Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if attending a private Partner College in your state, an online Partner College, or if you live in Texas)
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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