RESOURCES
LOTUS Life & Wellness
Immigrant Progress Scholarship
Requirements:
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Must reside in Illinois and be enrolled for the 23-24 calendar year at an accredited college, university or vocational training program.
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Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA minimum of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
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Should demonstrate leadership through community involvement either on or off campus.
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Must be undocumented, DACA or TPS holder, high school senior who graduated in May of 2023, or be enrolled in college or vocational training courses for Summer or Fall of 2023.
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Minimum of 1 Letter of recommendation. This can be a personal or academic reference and should speak to your character, achievements, and goals. Letters need to be signed and submitted by recommender, in PDF format to sandra@centerforimmigrantprogress.org BY JUNE 16TH.
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Complete the form and the required essay portion.
CIP's Immigrant Progress
Academic Scholarship
$1,000 Academic Scholarship for undocumented students pursuing college courses, trade school, or other workforce training programs in any field.
The 2023 application period is now closed, and the scholarship will reopen in Spring 2024.
CIP's DACA Renewal Grant
As undocu and DACAmented individuals, we recognize there are several barriers that our communities are facing. To relieve some financial hardship, the Center for Immigrant Progress has raised funds for DACA renewal applicants residing in Illinois.
The 2023 application period is now closed, and the scholarship will reopen in Spring 2024.
Working Undocumented
Can I get paid for my work?
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Yes! There are a few different ways you can get paid for your work, internship, or other services. Some of it will depend on the company policy, flexibility, and the type of work you are doing. Explore our resources and information on working as an independent contractor, starting a business, taxes, and more!
Immigration Legal Services
Refer to our list of immigration service providers that you can contact for assistance in Lake and McHenry Counties. We encourage you to look into the services provided and ask if any income requirements apply.
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Consulte estos proveedores de servicios de inmigración para obtener ayuda en los condados de Lake y McHenry. Le recomendamos que investigue los servicios que ofrecen y pregunte si se aplica algún requisito de ingresos.
