Please see the EVR submission schedule for the academic year.

The instructions and video tutorial for those new to the process or need a refresher can be found in the Program Management section on our website.

Fall EVRs are due by October 31st.

We are here to help! Please reach out to Elena and Camila if you have questions.

Scholar Advisors, Admissions Liaisons, and Relationship Managers:



We are excited to launch our 2024-2025 National and Opportunity Scholarship rounds!

Your Action: By Weds, October 25th

1. Locate your institution on THIS SHEET;
2. Edit the contact details if needed for the person who will receive the promotional package;
3. Use the dropdown in Column A to select if you've updated the information or confirmed that it remains the same.

Today, October 25th, we are partnering with FWD.us and the I Am An Immigrant Campaign to redouble our support for immigrants of all backgrounds on the I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action.

As we acknowledge the invaluable contributions of immigrants to our nation, we are happy to join the I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action by highlighting some of the achievements of immigrant-origin leaders across various domains, including technology, science, higher education, medicine, the liberal arts, and entrepreneurship. Check out our post to find out about the first and second generation immigrants who have been selected as MacArthur Fellows and Nobel Prize laureates. We also spotlight immigrant-origin college and university leaders and founders of Fortune 500 companies and billion-dollar startups.

Members can participate in this Day of Action by:

• Sharing their support for immigrant-origin students, staff, and faculty on social media.
• Showcasing the contributions and accomplishments of your immigrant-origin students, staff, faculty and alumni!
• Circulating resources you have for your undocumented, refugee, and other immigrant-origin students leading up to and on the Day of Action. 

Tues. October 31st 🎃

11 am PT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET

Link to attend

Please join us for the Scholarship Promotional Kickoff during PC Power Hour this month. All PC staff is invited to attend to learn about the new changes to our eligibility criteria this year. 

Closer to the event, we will share the 2024-25 Promotional toolkit of content and materials to help you promote the Scholarships to applicants. We will review this document during the presentation and answer your questions.

Please be sure to have a representative request a package of promo materials for your college via this link by end of day on 10/25.

TheDream.US is seeking to fill the Program Associate role (remote). We are looking for a mission-driven team member who is committed to empowering undocumented students.

Here are some of the qualifications:

• 5+ years of operations and/or program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business management or communications (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience in and a deep commitment to serving immigrant youth.

Salary Range:

$55,000 - $65,000 (depending on experience and expertise).

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, The position is subject to state pay transparency laws and regional pay differences.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the following documents to careers@thedream.us by 11/24/2023:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications and experience
• Contact information for two professional references

For complete details and to apply, please visit our website here.

Wednesday, November 1 at

1 pm ET/9 am PT

Registration here

Join us for a webinar on November 1st where we will introduce a new private institution interactive tool that enables students, k-12 counselors, and campuses to compare college and university policies related to supporting undocumented students. This tool extends the Portal’s state policy tracking of admission and financial aid policies to track private institutions’ policies and support services. Learn more.

We are excited to announce today that Gaby Pacheco will become the new president and CEO of our organization.

Gaby consistently embodies the compassion and strength it takes to fight for Dreamers. We are confident her leadership will empower Scholars and alums to keep achieving greatness. Please join us in congratulating her on being named President and CEO of TheDream.US. Read our press release here.

As Candy Marshall steps into a new adventure, we extend our deepest gratitude for her 10 years of dedicated service.

Our Supporting Undocumented Students' College & Career Equity: Strategies for Success (SUCCESS) 2024 Convening will be held at Rice University on Friday, March 29 through Saturday, March 30, 2024.

The focus of the 2024 SUCCESS convening will be to share and equip campuses with cutting-edge practices and resources that support the educational and career equity outcomes for undocumented students, including non-employment-based experiential learning models, pathways to graduate and professional programs, career development for undocumented students, and more!

Here is the SUCCESS 2024 landing page and registration link. Registration deadline is February 2, 2024. When making the registration payment, our PCs can use the coupon code “member” for a 30% discount on the registration fee.

Interested in presenting at the SUCCESS Convening?! 

The convening includes opportunities to present and share effective practices on (1) non-employment-based experiential learning models,

(2) pathways to graduate and professional programs,

(3) career development for undocumented students or post-graduate opportunities beyond campus, and

(4) models of immigration services for undocumented students. 

If you are interested in presenting at the convening, click here and complete the form by November 10th.

Our 2024-2025 Scholarship Rounds will open next Wednesday, November 1st.

Templates for Press Releases:

We encourage you to create a local press release for your city or state. TheDream.US can work with your Partner College's communications or media team to help spread the word locally about our partnership. Here are templates you may use:

Existing Partner Colleges

New Partner Colleges

See this example from last year from Northern Illinois University. 

If you are interested in participating in a joint press release, please reach out to gaby.pacheco@thedream.us.

Please encourage Scholars and Alumni to join us this Thursday to hear from the Mission Asset Fund presentation this week and discover how they help with loans/grants for DACA, TPS, and other immigration services like green card applications. MAF makes your and your family's path to immigration relief more affordable and accessible, all while building your credit.

In the second half of each session, we will have "Know Your Rights" training led by Jocelyn Aranda-Ortiz from the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant Refugee Rights.

Thurs. Oct 26th

5:00 pm ET

Link to join (no need to register)

Invite your Scholars and Alumni to attend our Meet the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Speaker Series this November! We will host five virtual sessions open to all Scholars and Alumni. Here is the email we sent, including the full schedule of sessions.

In partnership with Immigrants Rising, TheDream.US will be hosting 5 career-specific sessions to introduce Scholars to a panel of immigrant entrepreneurs within a specific career cluster. Panelists will include undocumented professionals who are self-employed or own a business.

Apply for up to $2,000 to host your own Career Development Event for Scholars regardless of work authorization. Events should focus on entrepreneurship, small business ownership, and contract work. 

Check out our toolkit for helpful suggestions on event structures and key learning objectives.

Funds are first come, first serve, and available until exhausted for this year. Funds can be used for food, guest speakers, alumni/student panel honorariums, or other vendor costs.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Aviles at chris.aviles@thedream.us.