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.

Please make sure to read all the way through the instructions or watch the 5-min tutorial video to get a refresher on the process. These can be found in the Program Management section of our website.

The deadline to submit the Summer EVR is July 31, 2024.

Attention Scholar Advisors:

With only 2 weeks left, it's crucial to encourage your Scholars to complete their Annual Scholar Survey. Currently, less than 50% of Scholars have submitted their responses. We need your help to ensure every voice is heard.

Introducing the "Race to Be the Best" Campaign

To boost participation, we’re excited to launch the "Race to Be the Best" campaign! This initiative aims to motivate and support you and the Scholars in completing the survey. The top 5 colleges with the highest response rates (click image to enlarge) will win exclusive TheDream.US T-shirts and earn bragging rights as the most caring and engaged Scholars! Show your college pride and aim for the top spot. Each winning college can receive up to 100 T-shirts.

Why It Matters

Completing the Scholar Survey is a vital part of the scholarship renewal process. The insights gathered from this survey fuel our programming, fundraising, and advocacy efforts. It’s an essential commitment Scholars make each year, impacting the future of our initiatives.

May PC Power Hour: Annual Scholarship Renewals, On-Campus Orientations and Summer Programming

Tuesday, May 28th

11 am PT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET

Link to attend

Please join our final PC Power Hour of the semester! As we enter June, we'll discuss the latest Scholarship Renewal procedures, upcoming National New Scholar Welcome, Campus Orientation, Scholars’ Office Hours, and the Summer Career Series.

Guest Speakers include:

• Jesus Perez, Director - Immigrant Student Success Office, Brooklyn College
• Leslie Ramirez Carbajal, Coordinator - Immigrant Student Success Office, Brooklyn College
• Nicole Stella, Director - Gear Up Aspire Scholars Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Nayelli Rico, Resource Coordinator - Undocumented Student Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Renewal Eligibility for Continuing Scholars and Last Chance to Appeal for Ineligible Scholars

In preparation for Renewals starting June 3, you can now access data on which TheDream.US Scholars are eligible to renew this June by running the "PC Scholar Report" in your ISTS PC Portal (filter on column AE “Renewal Eligibility”).

Heads Up: Tomorrow, we will email and text final reminders to Scholars who are no longer eligible for TheDream.US Scholarship as of the end of Spring 2024 for the following reasons:

• Maxed out of funds
• Scholarship withdrawn due to no enrollment
• Timed out

This is their last chance to appeal their eligibility, if appropriate. 

Questions? Join us for May PC Power Hour or contact Elena.Salorio@thedream.us.

As of May 1, Parker Dewey has switched to Tipalti – a payment processing platform that is inclusive to SSN, EIN, and ITIN holders! Their previous platforms GigWage and Melio will no longer be used. Scholars currently in experiences through Parker Dewey (including Scholars in TheDream.US Internship Funding Program and/or Experiential Fellowship Program) have already received email notifications about this change from Parker Dewey. 

Questions about Parker Dewey and/or Tipalti? Email support@parkerdewey.com or nicole.wesley@thedream.us.

New Scholar Onboarding Begins This Week

Starting today, we are sending New Scholars 5 bi-weekly onboarding emails. These emails will contain key information to get them started as a TheDream.US Scholar.

Here is today’s email on Scholar Commitments and Summer Programming for College and Career Success. We will also update the "New Scholar Central" page on our website with the onboarding emails.

To ensure New Scholars receive all future communications, we have been reminding them to keep their email and cell phone number up-to-date in their ISTS Scholar Portal.

Graduate Loan Program Application Now Open

The Dreamers Graduate School Loan application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open.

Please note:

• The loan program is open to scholarship recipients of TheDream.US, Golden Door Scholars, and Equal Chance for Education, as well as other college graduates with DACA or TPS
• Social Finance is the fund manager and Funding U, an education lending platform, is processing the applications and originating the loans.

Heads up: TheDream.US Alumni who take out any private student loan are eligible to apply for the Graduate Loan Scholarship. The application period will be June 17th to September 3rd this year.You can find the eligibility criteria and the link in the Scholar Hub here.

Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization focused on strengthening the political power of the Latinx community and advocating for various justice issues. Their Poderosas Fellowship provides leadership development and inspires Latinas to increase voter participation in their communities. 

The fellowship is a 10-month program that starts in the summer and ends in the spring. Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend. Eligibility requirements include being a Latina aged 18-35, living in one of 15 select states, and having a valid SSN or ITIN. 

Visit the Poder Latinx website for more information. 

Deadline to apply is June 15th.

The Code the Dream (CTD) Labs Apprenticeship is a full-time, professional program for junior software engineers to gain real-world software development experience. The apprenticeship is competitive and requires a 1-year commitment. Apprentices receive between $30,000-$35,000 for the year. SSN and ITIN holders are eligible to apply.  

Eligibility: Only individuals who have successfully completed and passed CTD Learns (a 6-18 month free coding course program) are eligible to apply.  

Applications open at varying times throughout the year. Applicants must have a valid SSN or ITIN. College enrollment is not required. Visit the CTD Labs Apprenticeship webpage and CTD Labs Apprenticeship Requirements to learn more.

The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 trimester is July 14th.

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