Undocumented and DACA students

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 ResourcesThese 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 OrganizationsConnect 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 JobsGain 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 ResourcesConsidering 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 StatusExplore the resources below for answers to DACA FAQs when it comes to employment and navigating the workplace:
Employment Rights with DACA

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: FAQs

National Immigration Law Center: Employment FAQs
Essential ReadingThese frequently updated websites are dedicated to helping undocumented students navigate academics, scholarships, post-grad life, and so much more:
My Undocumented Life

Immigrants Rising 

Informed Immigrant

Featured Articles

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7 Essential Career-Readiness Tips for Students

August 2, 2021

Deciding what to do after school and how to prepare for life after college can be stressful and time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. If you follow the below seven stress-free tips, you’ll be well prepared for the next …

By Melissa Fisher - Vault

5 Ways to Identify a Company’s Social Responsibility

July 19, 2021

Identifying a company’s social responsibility can be a difficult endeavor. Of course, you want to work for a sustainable and profitable company that contributes positively to society and the surrounding environment. But, this can be difficult to find. To that end, …

By Richard Conn - Vault

5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

July 14, 2021

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

By Anisa Purbasari Horton - The Muse

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