Undocumented residents who meet certain qualifications are now eligible to apply for scholarships from The Ford Family Foundation.
Eligibility:
Applicants in Oregon must meet the eligibility requirements of Oregon House Bill (HB) 2787 and Senate Bill (SB) 932, including:
- Attended a Oregon high school for at least three years immediately preceding graduation or equivalent
- Attended an elementary school or secondary/high school in a state or territory of the United States during each of the five years immediately prior to receiving a high school diploma, or equivalent
- Graduated (or will graduate) from an Oregon high school or the equivalent
- Applied for a federal individual taxpayer identification number or other official federal identification document
- Show intention to become a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Deadline: March 1st
For more information on how to apply, please visit their site http://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/scholarships-available-undocumented-residents?utm_source=Oregon+GEAR+UP+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8c35e66ba2-GEARUPNewsletter_1_4_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1178be9b0e-8c35e66ba2-294494541
