The Partner College Weekly |
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We will begin accepting Spring 2026/Q2 EVRs on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Reminder: Please make sure to include your Partner College name in the EVR filename to avoid delays in payments. The instructions and video tutorial can be found in the Program Management section on our website. You can also find the full EVR schedule for the current academic year here!
Questions: Camila.Salkov@thedream.us
| Now is the Time to Reach Out to Prospective Scholars! | | |
We are about 2 weeks away from the Opportunity Scholarship deadline on January 31, 2026 and about a month and a half away from the National Scholarship deadline on February 28, 2026.
We encourage you to reach out to your applicants at this time to answer any questions they may have and lend support as they submit applications to your college and to our Scholarship.
You can track applicants by running your Applicant Report in your ISTS PC Portal.
Reminder: It takes 70 started applications to get 25 submitted applications to yield the required 10 enrolled Scholars at your Partner College.
Questions: Yajaira.Gonzalez@thedream.us and Elena.Salorio@thedream.us
| | Upcoming Scholarship Informational Sessions | | We are hosting three more Promotional Events this semester – please share the following dates, times, registration links and flyers with your prospective students: | | |
Opportunity Scholarship Virtual College Fair – Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6 pm ET
Register here!
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National Scholarship Q&A – Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6 pm ET
Register here!
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National Scholarship Q&A – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6 pm ET
Register here!
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Key reminders:
- A strong promotional strategy is key to recruiting and enrolling at least 10 TheDream.US Scholars.
- All of our outreach presentations in English and Spanish are now available on our website for anyone hosting informational and outreach presentations for applicants this year!
- If you are hosting a promotional event, please let us know and/or request on the TheDream.US Promo Request Form.
Questions: Askus@thedream.us
Communications and Promotional Questions: Michael@npagency.com
| | Join Us: PC Power Hour - Kicking Off 2026: TheDream.US Spring Programming for Scholars and PCs | |
Our first session of the year will cover three main pillars of our TheDream.US programming for Spring 2026: Scholarship Management, Career Programming, and Partner College and Scholar Supports. TheDream.US Team will highlight all the resources, programming, and important deadlines for you to support Scholars' success!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
11 am PT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
Link to attend
Passcode: SP01PCPH!
Looking ahead:
Please check our calendar for the full Spring 2026 Power Hour Schedule. (password: collegedream)
Questions? Email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us
| Now Launching: DreamBuilders Internship Program | |
Please share this new program with your Scholars! TheDream.US is excited to launch the DreamBuilders Internship Program — connecting Scholars with paid internships at organizations and small businesses nationwide! Interns will be able to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and receive up to a $4,000 stipend.
Multiple opportunities are open now, with more coming later this spring! All DreamBuilders Internships will be labeled and posted on Parker Dewey – you can also view a list of current DreamBuilders Internship Postings here (on the 2nd tab).
NOTE: Scholar participation is limited to 1 DreamBuilders Internship per Program Year (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Scholars may apply to multiple opportunities but can accept only one.
| Happening Today: Family-Based Green Card USCIS Interviews: What to Expect Webinar | | |
TheDream.US is excited to share a virtual community event hosted by The Legalization Project as part of their Monthly Community Immigration Updates series.
Today's session, “Family-Based Green Card USCIS Interviews: What to Expect,” will focus on demystifying the family-based green card interview process for undocumented individuals and family members who have an interview scheduled, are waiting for next steps, or want to prepare in advance with clarity and confidence.
Learn about current immigration trends (including reports of ICE arrests) and hear personal stories from community members. The session will also include timely resource sharing and a grounding activity led by a therapist who supports undocumented communities.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12 pm - 1 pm PT / 2 pm - 3 pm CT / 3 pm - 4 pm ET
Register here
| | TheDream.US Graduate Resources | | |
It's that time of the year when Scholars are looking into resources to explore graduate degrees. TheDream.US has a number of resources available to assist Scholars and Alumni in this process!
As you advise your Scholars, please be sure to use our Graduate Resources Page as a reference to learn more about our partnership with Kaplan, offering free test prep courses such as the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, and more. We also have 50% discount codes for the GRE examination fee and sample test.
Moreover, our resource page features both internal and external listings of graduate scholarships, loans, and guides designed to support the application and attendance process for graduate school programs.
| | TheDream.US Showcased in El Día
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TheDream.US was recently featured in El Día, Chicago's Spanish Newspaper.
Read more here.
For questions or support regarding press release and local media outreaches, please email michael@npagency.com
| | Let Us Know of Scholar Emergency Cases | |
As the first in line of contact with our Scholars on-campus, we deeply appreciate your immediate notification of a Scholar’s immigration emergency. To help us identify and determine whether TheDream.US can assist with a Scholar’s immigration case in any way, please bookmark this form. Complete the form as soon as you are aware of a Scholar that is:
- Detained, facing removal (not detained), deported
- Self-deported or intends to self-deport
- Experiencing DACA renewal issues
Questions? Email Susan.Collins@thedream.us
| Critical Legal Memo: In-State Tuition & Scholarships for Undocumented Students | |
We want to make sure you and your leadership teams have this important resource: In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Undocumented Students: What Institutions Should Know.
This legal memo provides high-level guidance for college presidents and general counsels on how institutions can lawfully offer in-state tuition and scholarships to undocumented Dreamer students. We encourage you to read it and share it with your leadership and legal teams to ensure your campus is aligned with the latest considerations.
| Toolkit- How to Support Detained or Deported Students | |
TheDream.US in collaboration with Presidents’ Alliance and Institutional Solutions created the “Steps Campuses can Take to Support Detained or Deported Students”, a resource designed to help colleges and universities take a proactive approach in identifying and providing appropriate support for students, faculty, and staff in the event of detention or deportation. Review the guide for helpful tips you can implement on your campus!
Questions? Please email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us
| PC Career Development Events Fund | |
Your college can get up to a $2,000 grant to host a Career Event for Scholars regardless of work authorization. Events should primarily focus on NEBOs, entrepreneurship, small business ownership, and independent contract work.
Check out our toolkit for helpful suggestions on event structures and key learning objectives. Apply now to reserve your funds for a Spring or Fall event.
Questions? Please email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us
| | For all your questions, please refer to our TheDream.US Inquiry Map | | | | |
