Scholarship opportunity for DACA, TPS and undocumented high school seniors and recent grads in your state. You can apply anytime between now and October 1, 2024.
The Golden Door Scholarship team will host a General Info Session on Sep 19th to help applicants and their families clarify any questions. You can register on the links below:
English - https://bit.ly/gds-info-en
Spanish - https://bit.ly/gds-info-es
I have attached printable flyers in both English and Spanish, as well.
Scholarship Benefits:
Tuition, and room & board for up to 4 years at our regional partner colleges
Career readiness support
Mentor and fellowship opportunities
Annual community building summit
Link to our application: https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so applying early is helpful.
The deadline to apply for the Golden Door Scholarship is Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Who is the scholarship for?
To receive the Golden Door Scholarship, all applicants must:
Be graduating/have graduated high school
Must reside in one of our regional states:
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Have one of the following documentation or immigration statuses
Pending Asylum case open with USCIS
Undocumented, foreign-born people who do not possess a valid visa or other recognized immigration documentation in the United States
Demonstrate high financial need
Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma)
Live in the United States for at least four (4) years prior to applying for the Golden Door Scholarship
Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2
Be willing to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program
Be willing to pursue a major aligned with Golden Door Scholars’ preferred majors list