Welcome to the Undocumented and DACA Students Career Community!
At St. Edward’s University, we value the contributions made by undocumented and DACA students to our community. Our Career and Professional Development Office is dedicated to supporting all students throughout their process of career exploration and professional development, regardless of citizenship status. The resources listed below reflect only a sample of those available. If you discover a great resource you would like to see listed here, please e-mail us at seucareer@stedwards.edu.
Austin Resources
These local organizations are dedicated to serving and bringing together residents identifying as undocumented or DACA recipients:
American Gateways
Catholic Charities of Central Texas
Monarchs on the Hilltop (St. Edward’s student organization)
Navegando Austin
Networking & Advocacy Organizations
Connect with other undocumented and DACA students or professionals across the country:
Latino Professionals for America
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
League of United Latin American Citizens
National Korean American Service & Education Consortium
Pre-Health Dreamers
United We Dream
UndocuBlack Network
UndocuUndergrads National Network
UndocuFriendly Internships, Fellowships, and Jobs
Gain experience via the opportunities below, open to undocumented students and DACA recipients:
Alternative Income and Career Opportunities for Undocumented Students (Shared Folder)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Internship
Dream Summer Fellowship with UCLA
DREAMer Jobs (Facebook Group Job Board)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
Pre-Health Internships
Summer Research Programs for Undocumented Students in the USA in STEM Fields
Graduate School Resources
Considering graduate school or an advanced degree? Start here for information about school applications, funding sources, and more:
My Undocumented Life: Resources for Graduate Students
Admission Policies of Medical Schools Open to Undocumented and DACA Applicants
Undocumented Graduate Student 2021 Scholarship List
Additional Funding Opportunities
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
Disclosing Your Status
Explore the resources below for answers to DACA FAQs when it comes to employment and navigating the workplace:
Latino Voices: Coming Out As An Undocumented Immigrant
Employment Rights with DACA
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: FAQs
National Immigration Law Center: Employment FAQs
Essential Reading
These frequently updated websites are dedicated to helping undocumented students navigate academics, scholarships, post-grad life, and so much more:
