2026–27 Scholarships for DACA and Undocumented Students

These scholarships accept DACA recipients or undocumented students, who cannot get federal aid. Each provider sets its own rules on residency and proof.

5 scholarships open now$109,500 in top listed awardsbusiest month: October 2026 (2)

Open scholarships

Sorted by deadline, soonest first
  1. Earley Law Group From Collision to Clarity Scholarship$2,500 Oct 30, 2026 · 11 days leftCollege · Nationwide · GPA 3+
  2. CareerFitter Scholarship$1K Oct 31, 2026 · 12 days leftCollege, Graduate · Nationwide · GPA 2.4+ · No essay listed
  3. Buy-Rite's Annual Beauty School Scholarship$1K Nov 1, 2026 · 13 days leftTrade and Vocational School, College · Nationwide · Cosmetology and Beauty
  4. Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships$5K Jan 2, 2027 · 75 days leftGraduate · Nationwide · Medicine and Pre-Med · No essay listed
  5. McDonald's HACER National Scholarship$50K–$100K Feb 24, 2027 · 128 days leftHigh School Seniors · Nationwide · GPA 2.8+

Common questions

How many scholarships for DACA and undocumented students are open right now?

There are 5 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 3 close in the next 60 days.

What is the largest scholarship for DACA and undocumented students?

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship is the largest, at $50,000 to $100,000. Every scholarship here lists an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.

Do scholarships for DACA and undocumented students require an essay?

3 of 5 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 2 list no essay. The next deadline is Earley Law Group From Collision to Clarity Scholarship on October 30, 2026.

Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.