Thanks to your outreach, 54% of National Awardees have already accepted their award. We need your continued support in ensuring as many of the remaining 46% of Awardees accept their award as soon as possible. 

Run the National Applicant Report in your ISTS PC Portal to track Awardees and their acceptance statuses.

Awardees have until Thursday, May 9 to accept or decline the award.

Our 2023-2024 Scholar Survey goes live later today.

May is #GivebackMonth

Please encourage your Scholars to look out for the 2024 Scholar Survey link in their inbox or spam folder from hyein.lee@thedream.us. They have until June 1st to get it done! 

We look forward to seeing what Scholars say about their Partner College experience in the past academic year to provide insights on supporting undocumented student success. 

Once they have completed their survey:

June is #RenewalMonth

On Monday, June 3, eligible Scholars will be able to complete their Scholarship Renewal in their ISTS Portal. As you know, this is a requirement for them to receive funding for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline to complete the renewal form is June 24th.

Questions – please reach out to Hyein.Lee@thedream.us.

Recap April PC Power Hour: Time for Spring Cleaning!

Yesterday, we discussed engaging New, Current and Graduating Scholars at this pivotal time of the year! We provided guidance on sustainable best practices for New Scholar onboarding and creating community important to success.

Here are the links to the presentation and session recording, with links to useful tools and resources for welcoming New Scholars, managing Ineligibility questions, and celebrating our Graduating Scholars.

See past PC Power Hour Recordings and Presentations here.  

Looking Ahead: 

Last PCPH of the Spring - we will send you a calendar invite 2 weeks before.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 @ 11am PST, 1pm CST, 2pm EST

Celebrating our Spring and Summer 2024 Graduates!

President & CEO, Gaby Pacheco shares a congratulatory video message to our Class of 2024! Please share with your graduating Scholars and at your Undocu-Graduation ceremonies!

Tracking information available here for your 2024 Graduation Stole packages. Questions, please email Chris.Aviles@thedream.us.

Request: Are you hosting an Undocu-Graduation ceremony? Do you have a Graduating Scholar that deserves the spotlight? Contact michael@npagency.com.

Check out our feature of Grand Canyon University on LinkedIn.

Wrapping up Spring and Preparing for Renewals

With Spring payments wired, please run the “PC Scholar Report” in your ISTS PC Portal for updated Scholarship Eligibility as of the end of Spring 2024 (filter on column O “Scholar Eligibility”). 

Two weeks ago we emailed 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 
• Graduated 

These emails included directions on how Scholars can appeal their eligibility, if appropriate.  

Heads Up: The "PC Scholar Report" will be updated next week with data on which Scholars are eligible to renew this June.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Chris Aviles at chris.aviles@thedream.us.

Apply for TheDream.US Internship and/or Fellowship Program and Receive up to $30,000!

We invite you to sign up and participate in TheDream.US Internship Funding Program

and/or TheDream.US Experiential Fellowship Program to provide inclusive, paid opportunities to your Scholars! Partner Colleges can receive up to $15,000 per program. Deadline to apply is EOD Friday, May 17.



TO APPLY TO ONE OR BOTH PROGRAMS:

1. Read TheDream.US Internship & Fellowship Program Brief for information on both programs. Review the Program’s Concept Paper and watch the webinar recording.
2. Determine a Primary Program Point of Contact (POC) and a Secondary Program POC.
3. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Craft a 1-2 page Concept Paper outlining your Program.
4. Primary POC completes PC Program Participation Application by EOD Friday, May 17

• Internship Program PC Application
• Fellowship Program PC Application

Within 1 week of submitting your Participation Application, a Kickoff Email will be sent to the Primary and Secondary POCs. Once Kickoff Email is received, PC can start promoting the program. Questions? Email nicole.wesley@thedream.us. To view list of current participating PCs, click here.

PC Career Development Event Fund is Back! (Apply now, while funds last)

Apply for up to $2,000 to host your own Career Development 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. Application link here. 

You can apply now to reserve your funds for a summer or fall event. If you have questions, please contact chris.aviles@thedream.us.

Thursday, 5/2: Dreamers Graduate Loan Program Info Session

Learn more about the Dreamers Graduate Loan Program, which supports Dreamers with DACA or TPS status who want to pursue professional degrees.

This program provides loans with the same Annual Percentage Rate as the federal government’s Direct PLUS loan program, with no cosigner requirements, no minimum credit score requirements, and no additional fees to take out a loan.

This session is co-hosted and co-sponsored by Presidents' Alliance, Social Finance, TheDream.US, and Immigrants Rising. 

Thursday, May 2nd

10 am PT/ 12 pm CT/ 1 pm ET 

Register Here

PXG In-Person Event 5/16: An Immersive Experience on the Science of Sport in Dallas and the DMV Area

TheDream.US and PXG are collaborating on a special initiative to help diversify the world of golf through STEM. 

For those in Dallas and the Washington, D.C.-area, please encourage your Scholars to take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit the PXG store in Plano, TX and Fairfax, VA, respectively, for a private experience, where they will not only learn about the different tools and products made by PXG, but the science behind them! This is a great opportunity for scholars of ALL majors to explore golf innovation.

Check out this video from a previous event.

Key details:

• When: Thursday, May 16 at 8:30 am to 11:30 am
• Where:
• Dallas Scholars: 5633 Spring Creek, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75024
• DMV Scholars: 9600 Main Street, STE P, Fairfax VA 22031
• Lunch will be served!
• Deadline to RSVP is Friday, May 3rd.

Dallas Scholars can RSVP Here

DMV Scholars can RSVP Here

For all emails sent to Scholars, go here

For Past PC Weeklys, go here

For Calendar of Events, go here