“Opportunity that is open to undocumented students in the U.S.” — $10,0000

The music group, Mana (in partnership with Univision and Selva Negra), recently announced a scholarship opportunity that is open to undocumented students in the U.S. Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000.
Here are the eligibility requirements:
“Identify as Latino and be between the ages of 18-35 years old as of the application deadline date
Be U.S. citizens, legal residents of the U.S., or undocumented residents of the U.S., including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients
Be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year”
The deadline to apply is October 23, 2019 (3pm CT)

Scholarship Application

Source: My Undocumented Life

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He is also an adjunct instructor at South Texas College (STC), where he brings his expertise in communication studies into higher education classrooms. On campus, Silva is actively involved as the UIL Coordinator and UIL Journalism Coach, guiding students to success in academic competitions at the district, regional, and state levels.

Through his combined roles as Journalism Advisor, RGN Advisor, and educator, Silva is dedicated to fostering student voice, leadership, and excellence in communication, both in print and beyond.