The Anhelo Project is a Chicago based non-profit organization that works to support undocumented students pursuing a post-secondary within the State of Illinois.
Since 2011 The Anhelo Project has awarded over $100,000 to more than 50 recipients pursuing their dream to achieve an education beyond high school. Students do not need to have DACA status, and we strongly encourage undocumented students from all racial/ethnic backgrounds to apply.
The 2019 Anhelo Project Dream Scholarship will be awarded to eligible high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate and/or vocational training students who demonstrate leadership, academic competitiveness, community involvement, and financial need.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be an Illinois resident attending a high school, college, university or vocational training program located within the State of Illinois.
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Must be enrolled full-time for the Spring 2019/Fall 2019 semester at an accredited college, university or vocational training program located in the State of Illinois.
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Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA minimum of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
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Should demonstrate leadership through community involvement either on and/or off campus.
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Must demonstrate ineligibility for federal financial assistance and financial hardships for the Spring 2019 semester and 2019-2020 Academic year.
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The Anhelo Project Dream Scholarship recipients must commit 20 hours of volunteer time to The Anhelo Project events during the following academic year.
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Holders of F-1 student visas and international students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
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DACA recipients are eligible to apply due to ineligibility for federal financial assistance.
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High School Seniors graduating in June of 2019 are eligible to apply with proof of college, university or vocational training program for enrollment in Fall 2019.
Application deadline: Friday, January 18, 2019
For the application and more information, visit: http://www.theanheloproject.org/dream/.
