Portal
The Dream US
You may apply from November 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018.
Who
You may be eligible to apply if you intend to enroll at WOU; and are a first-time college student or community college graduate who is an immigrant and has applied for or received DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status) or meet the past DACA eligibility criteria”
What
Scholarships up to $25,000 for two or four-year degrees offered to DREAMers through a CUNY partnership with TheDream.U
Where
Community and senior colleges of CUNY. Advice for scholarship applicants and for high school/college advisors is available on many CUNY campuse.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR DACA?
CUNY Citizenship Now! will provide free consultations and application assistance for students who may be eligible for DACA/TPS. We also screen students for other forms of immigration benefits. For questions, email CUNY Citizenship Now! at citizenshipnowinfo@cuny.edu or call (212) 652-2055.
Students who are granted DACA or TPS status may also be eligible for Advanced Parole. This is permission by USCIS to travel outside of the U.S. Contact CUNY Citizenship Now! for more information about whether you meet the requirements to request Advanced Parole from USCIS.