Now Accepting Summer Term EVRs

The Partner Colleges on this list can begin submitting Summer term EVRs once terms have started and classes are set. Note: Newly awarded Scholars are eligible for Summer funds, and can be included in this EVR.

The deadline to submit the Summer EVR is Thursday, July 31, 2025!

Questions: askus@thedream.us

Renewal Eligibility for Continuing Scholars Now Available!

You can now view which TheDream.US Scholars are eligible to renew their scholarship for June 2025. To access this information, run the “PC Scholar Report” in your ISTS PC Portal and filter column AE for “Renewal Eligibility”.

The Scholar Renewal Form will open in the ISTS Scholar Portal on Monday, June 2, 2025 and must be submitted by Monday, June 23, 2025. Please encourage your Scholars to complete the renewal form on time to remain eligible for their scholarship! 

If you have any scholarship management questions, contact us at Askus@thedream.us

TheDream.US T-Shirts for Top 3 Partner Colleges

We saw some movement in the standings from last week! Top 3 Partner Colleges with highest response rates will receive t-shirts as tokens of appreciation for using their voice!

Encourage Scholars to complete their mandatory Survey by June 1. This data in invaluable to strengthening our program and supporting advocacy efforts.

Check rankings to see how your campus is doing!

Questions: Vernisa.Donaldson@thedream.us

May PC Power Hour- Building Coalition: Framework Helping Partner Colleges Create Their Local Network

For our last PC Power Hour of the semester, we will be joined by our partners at Presidents’ Alliance and University of Illinois Chicago. They will be providing tools, resources and a framework to help you build your local network. The second half of our session will be dedicated to the upcoming Scholarship Renewal Process. Do not miss out on this information!

Thursday, May 29th 

2 pm ET/ 1 pm CT/ 11 am PT 

Link Here 

Looking ahead: 

This will be our last session for the semester, and we will be taking a break over the summer. PC Power Hour will return at the end of August. 

For questions, please contact Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Toolkit- How to Support Detained or Deported Students

TheDream.US collaborated 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!

For questions, please contact Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

Ximena Aria Cristobal- A TheDream.US Scholarship Recipient is FREE

Breaking news! Our Scholarship recipient Ximena Cristobal was granted bail today by an immigration judge. She will be released to her family and friends tomorrow.

Her release is a testament to the power of our community and highlights the dire need for a path to citizenship for Dreamers like Ximena and millions more. We need permanent protections for Dreamers who call this country their home.

Watch our response video

Please Advise Graduates Where They Can Pick Up Stoles on Your Campus!

Scholars are asking for Graduation Stoles! Please make sure to reach out to your graduating Scholars and let them know where they can pick up their stoles and pins. 

If you have not received your stoles yet, review the tracking list here.

For questions, please contact 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 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.

For questions, please contact chris.aviles@thedream.us. 

We Will Cover SUCCESS Registration for Scholar Advisors

We are excited to extend free registration to the SUCCESS 2025 Convening for our Scholar Advisors. This year’s Convening will take place at University of Illinois Chicago on September 11 and 12. 

When registering, use the coupon code: TDUSAdvisor.

We know how important it is for this community to come together during these increasingly challenging times. We hope to see you there!

Questions: Ivana@presidentsalliance.org 

New Scholar Onboarding

On Tuesday, May 20th, all New Scholars received the first of five TheDream.US onboarding emails on Scholar Commitments and Summer Programming. 

Each email will have specific responsibilities and action items for your Scholars to complete. They will receive one new email on Tuesdays, every two weeks.  

New Scholar Central is now live with each email as they come out!

For questions, please contact Chris.Aviles@thedream.us

For all emails sent to Scholars, go here

For Past PC Weeklys, go here

For Calendar of Events, go here