Affording college is daunting for anyone. Your immigration status should not dictate your academic achievement. We understand the unique complexities faced by DACA or TPS recipients, asylum seekers, and students with undocumented status. The Dream Project offers a $4,000 scholarship, renewable annually for up to five years.

Eligibility criteria for new Scholars:

Application Opens: January 2, 2025 (NOW OPEN) Application Deadline: February 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Recipients Notified: April 1, 2025

• Graduated or will graduate from a Virginia high school
• Born outside the United States and whose immigration status (undocumented, DACA, TPS, or asylum applicant) creates barriers to success in college
• Plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year university in the United States

Eligibility criteria for renewing Scholars:

• Maintains a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Sustains good progress towards timely graduation
• Attends a minimum of two Dream Project events
• Other requirements outlined in award letter

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