TheDream.US National Scholarship for Dreamer Students

## Overview TheDream.US National Scholarship supports undocumented and other Dreamer students who cannot access federal aid. The scholarship funds tuition, mandatory fees, and up to $6,000 for books and supplies at a partner college (in‑state public, private, or online) for an associate or bachelor’s degree. ## Eligibility (2027‑2028 Round) - First‑generation immigrant who arrived in the U.S. before age 16 and before Nov 1 2021, and has lived continuously in the U.S. since then. - Holds a Dreamer status (undocumented, DACA, TPS, or pending immigration application) and is ineligible for federal student aid. - Not a holder of a temporary non‑immigrant visa (student, visitor, work, etc.). - Completed a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or equivalent by the start of the 2027‑2028 academic year. - High school GPA ≥ 2.5 (4.0 scale) and, if applicable, cumulative college GPA ≥ 2.5. - Plans to enroll full‑time in an associate or bachelor’s program at a partner college in the fall of 2027 or spring of 2028. - Eligible for in‑state or domestic tuition at a public partner college, or attending a private or online partner college, or one of the listed Texas colleges. - Demonstrates significant unmet financial need. ## Funding Details - Up to **$18,000** for an associate degree. - Up to **$36,000** for a bachelor’s degree. - Additional **up to $6,000** stipend for books and supplies. - Awards are renewable each year, contingent on meeting continuing eligibility criteria and renewal in June. ## Application Timeline - **Opens:** November 1 2026 - **Closes:** February 28 2027 - **Notifications:** Late April 2027 - **Renewal deadline:** Each June (for continuing students). ## How to Apply 1. Review the eligibility checklist on the TheDream.US website. 2. Complete the online application using the step‑by‑step guide. 3. Submit required documentation (proof of immigration status, GPA, financial need, etc.). 4. Monitor application status through the portal. 5. Accept the award by the deadline indicated in the notification. ## Unknowns & Source Limitations - The exact number of scholarships awarded each cycle is not disclosed in the source. - Specific criteria for “significant unmet financial need” are not detailed. - Renewal requirements beyond the June deadline (e.g., GPA thresholds) are not fully described. - The source text may be outdated or subject to change; dates, amounts, or eligibility criteria could be revised after publication. - No verification of the partner‑college list or tuition‑coverage limits is provided. ## Contact Email: [email protected] (reference “TheDream.US National Scholarship Program”). Source: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ Checked: 2026-11-02T10:02:55.837626+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.