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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Grant

Dream Team Los Angeles (DTLA) is happy to announce that we are currently accepting applications for our Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Grant. In total, three DACA Grants will be awarded to three applicants to help cover the $465 cost associated with the DACA application process.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered, all applicants must meet the DTLA DACA Grant Criteria:

  1. Meet DACA eligibility requirements as established by United States Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS).
    *All are eligible regardless of school enrollment

  2. Currently reside in Southern California ( In one of the following Counties: San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants who meet the DACA Grant Criteria must fill out and complete all sections of the application. (Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for the DTLA DACA Grant).
*Written parts must be typed, doubled spaced, 1 inch margins

  1. Personal Statement in one of the following formats addressing this question:

    What does a community without borders look like to you?

    • Essay: (750 words max).
    • Art Piece: Video (2 minutes max), Poetry (250 words max), photography (one image limit)

      * Art pieces must come with 5 sentences explanation of the piece

  2. Basic Information Questionnaire and Initial Legal Intake Form

  3. Describe the world you come from (for example- family, community, school, etc.) and tell us how your world and Deferred Action has shaped your dreams and aspirations? (500 words)
SELECTION PROCESS & TIMELINE

  • 12/2/13: Application Due (must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST)
  • 12/20/13: DACA Grant winners will be notified

GRANT WINNERS REQUIREMENTS
If awarded a DACA Grant, you will be required to:

  • Submit a short written bio
  • Submit a Release Form (will be e-mailed to you)
  • Must complete 15 hrs. of service with Dream Team Los Angeles.
    (Activities for the service requirement are at the discretion of the DTLA).
FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND TO APPLY, VISIT:
http://dreamteamla.org/scholarships-grants/

Questions? Email scholarships_grants@dreamteamla.org

To apply for the grant: