Speaking out at the Women’s March, new Pre-Law Fund for students applying to law school, DACA author breaks into the publishing industry, and more.
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** February 4, 2019
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** Speaking Out at Women’s March 2020
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Katharine Gin (Cofounder & Executive Director) and Marithza Quiroz (2019 Scholar) shared their immigration stories and spoke out for immigrants and allies in front of over 30,000 people at the Women's March San Francisco event rally. Watch Video ([link removed])
“I march in gratitude for educators like Rosa Maria, my ESL teacher from Costa Rica, whom I met in Los Angeles when I was 17," said Marithza. "Her classroom was the only safe place that I had; it was the only place where I felt heard and seen. I left Rosa Maria’s class a year later with a new language, a new community and a commitment to my education.”
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** New Pre-Law Fund Offers Funding & Mentorship to Aspiring Attorneys
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Immigrants Rising’s Pre-Law Fund provides financial support to low-income undocumented students who are planning to attend law school. We provide grants of up to $2,500 to cover LSAT preparation (courses, tutoring, self-study materials, etc) and law school application fees. Application closes March 4th. Learn More ([link removed])
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** Protecting Online Information Sharing for Immigrants
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Immigrants Rising has joined an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a law that will chill online platforms from hosting constitutionally protected speech about immigration, including information and resources that immigrants need to navigate life, make informed decisions, and pursue educational and career goals. Learn More ([link removed])
** Resource Highlight
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** CA Dream Act and Cal Grant Checklists ([link removed])
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The CA Dream Act allows eligible undocumented students to receive state-based financial aid and institutional scholarships. Download and complete these checklists to ensure you’ve completed all steps necessary to be considered for all state financial aid, including the Cal Grant and Middle-Class Scholarship. Learn More ([link removed])
** CA In-State Tuition Tool ([link removed])
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Our free and online In-State Tuition Tool helps undocumented students determine whether they meet the requirements to be eligible for CA in-state tuition -- or what they need in order to qualify. Learn More ([link removed])
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** Community Stories
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** “I want to have options. My goal is to become self-employed so I can be financially independent no matter where I go.”
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After attending our Festival of UndocuInnovation last year, writer Grecia Huesca Dominguez started dreaming big again. Now she's having great success with her new children's book. Grecia talks about immigration, motherhood, and making art in an era of uncertainty.
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Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented young people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.
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