College of Saint Mary (CSM) and TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant students, recently announced a new partnership to provide scholarships for Nebraska immigrant youth to achieve their higher education dreams.
CSM is the only university in the state to partner with TheDream.US.
The new partnership announcement comes after the recent opening of TheDream.US new scholarship round for the 2023-24 academic year, which started Nov. 1 and will run through the end of February. The scholarships are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2017.
“College of Saint Mary is committed to standing with Dreamers,” CSM President Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, said. “It’s our mission as a university to provide access to education for all women in an environment that calls forth potential and fosters leadership.”
Through the new partnership, Nebraska immigrant youth will be eligible to apply for TheDream.US National Scholarship. The National Scholarship is for Dreamers who are about to graduate high school or earn a GED; current community college students; and current university students. Full eligibility information for the National Scholarship is available online at thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship. The award is for tuition and fees of up to $33,000 total for a bachelor’s degree.
“We are excited to partner with College of Saint Mary in supporting Nebraska Dreamers in their college and career aspirations,” said Candy Marshall, president of TheDream.US. “Despite the many obstacles they face, these immigrant students continue to persevere and work hard to achieve their education and career goals. 93% of our 3,000+ graduates are now working or have started their own businesses. Their successes are proof that expanding Dreamers’ access to higher education and career opportunities is good for our country’s economic growth. We are grateful to College of Saint Mary and our 80+ other Partner Colleges across the United States for giving our immigrant youth the opportunity to pursue a college education and contribute to the future of America.”
About TheDream.US
TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant youth students, having provided more than 8,750 college scholarships to Dreamers attending over 80 partner colleges in 21 states and Washington, DC. We believe everyone, regardless of where they were born, should have equitable access to a college education, a meaningful career, and opportunities to contribute to the communities they call home. Learn more at https://www.thedream.us/
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