TheDream.US National Scholarship

1About this scholarship

TheDream.US National Scholarship is for low-income Dreamer students who cannot afford college and plan to attend a Partner College in their home state or an online Partner College. It covers tuition and mandatory fees, up to $18,000 for an associate degree or $36,000 for a bachelor's degree, plus up to $6,000 in stipends. The 2027-28 round opens November 1, 2026 and closes February 28, 2027, with notifications in late April 2027. The award is renewable each year.

2Eligibility requirements

• Must be a first-generation immigrant student who navigates immigration status barriers as a Dreamer (e.g., undocumented, DACA, TPS, or pending application)
• Must have come to the United States before November 1, 2021 and lived continuously in the U.S. since then
• Must not be in an eligible category for federal student aid (FAFSA) and must not hold a student, visitor, work, or other temporary nonimmigrant visa
• Must have entered the United States before age 16
• Must have significant unmet financial need

Education level: Undergraduate

Financial need is required

3Academic requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.5

• Must have earned or will earn a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent (or GED/high school equivalency) by the start of the 2027-2028 academic year
• Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor's degree program at a Partner College in your state in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

4Application requirements

Not published by the sponsor

5Essays and recommendations

Not published by the sponsor

6Award amount and payment

Not published by the sponsor

7Application deadline

Deadline

February 28, 2027 at 11:59 pm EST

Applications open

November 1, 2026

Recurring

Yes, this scholarship is offered each cycle

8How to apply

Use the step-by-step Application Guide to determine if you can apply, complete the application, submit and monitor your status, look out for the award notification (late April 2027), and accept the award by the deadline. Apply online with program key code: Dream.

9Official application link

https://dream.applyists.net/dream (opens in a new tab)

10Sponsor

TheDream.US

11Source of this information

Official source: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ (opens in a new tab)

Always confirm details with the sponsor before applying. The Giboney Foundation does not administer this scholarship.

12Last verification

Last verified November 11, 2026