The Breach Scholarship
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I remember the first time I found out that I was an undocumented American. It was heartbreaking and soul-shattering, but most importantly, freighting. On that day, I felt a fear grow inside of me as I felt my future was slowly taken away from me. This fear, however, wasn’t any ordinary feeling. It was the panic of knowing that no matter how much you yell for help, no one will hear you. That feeling of helpless felt as if the world slowly swallowed my existence.
Thankfully, I felt a bit of relief when I found out about DACA at the age of 16. DACA gave me the hope I needed to continue with my college career and hopefully after I graduated, there would be a more permanent solution that would allow me to pursue my dream career with full speed. However, despite having DACA, there were still a lot of struggles that I had to overcome to be able to go to school. I didn’t have the money to go to school, and I didn’t want my education to be a burden to my parents, even if they said otherwise. I had searched for many scholarships, but to my surprise, for many, the main requirement was to be a citizen or permanent resident. After what felt like an eternity, I was able to find a scholarship that would cover my expenses and give me the extra push I needed to continue towards my goals. Unfortunately, after the change in administration, DACA came to a screeching halt on Tuesday, September 5. Just as others, I felt devastated. I couldn’t keep my mind straight and all I could only think negative thoughts.
“Is continuing worth it? What will happen to me and my family? What is the point of completing my degree if I won’t be able to work in the field I enjoy?”
These were some of the questions that were in my mind since that day. I began to feel useless and insignificant. That is until I met an amazing advisor who also happened to be a DACA recipient. He encouraged me to keep going and I remember him telling me,
“Finishing school will help you be a step ahead for the day that something does pass for all undocumented Americans.”
This was eye-opening. I had never thought of it that way. That's when I knew I could not stay quiet and I began to put this project into play and sought the help of my peers. Throughout the production of the film, I began to realize how important it is to build a strong community with others who share the same goal and to build support amongst each other. I want to help other undocumented Americans and pass along the support I've received throughout my life to them.
The Breach Scholarship is my way of helping others who also need the extra push and to form a unity between Dreamers and Americans. This scholarship will award 3 students to start their semester with the same support I received from the Dream.US.
This is the qualifications for the Scholarship:
- 1 undocumented/DACA high school senior who is starting their first year of college.
- 1 undocumented/DACA undergraduate who is going towards the STEM field.
- 1 undocumented/DACA undergraduate that shows financial need for school.
(More details coming soon)
$1500 of the total donations will be used for those who helped create this film to help them towards their education and career goals.
I remember the first time I found out that I was an undocumented American. It was heartbreaking and soul-shattering, but most importantly, freighting. On that day, I felt a fear grow inside of me as I felt my future was slowly taken away from me. This fear, however, wasn’t any ordinary feeling. It was the panic of knowing that no matter how much you yell for help, no one will hear you. That feeling of helpless felt as if the world slowly swallowed my existence.
Thankfully, I felt a bit of relief when I found out about DACA at the age of 16. DACA gave me the hope I needed to continue with my college career and hopefully after I graduated, there would be a more permanent solution that would allow me to pursue my dream career with full speed. However, despite having DACA, there were still a lot of struggles that I had to overcome to be able to go to school. I didn’t have the money to go to school, and I didn’t want my education to be a burden to my parents, even if they said otherwise. I had searched for many scholarships, but to my surprise, for many, the main requirement was to be a citizen or permanent resident. After what felt like an eternity, I was able to find a scholarship that would cover my expenses and give me the extra push I needed to continue towards my goals. Unfortunately, after the change in administration, DACA came to a screeching halt on Tuesday, September 5. Just as others, I felt devastated. I couldn’t keep my mind straight and all I could only think negative thoughts.
“Is continuing worth it? What will happen to me and my family? What is the point of completing my degree if I won’t be able to work in the field I enjoy?”
These were some of the questions that were in my mind since that day. I began to feel useless and insignificant. That is until I met an amazing advisor who also happened to be a DACA recipient. He encouraged me to keep going and I remember him telling me,
“Finishing school will help you be a step ahead for the day that something does pass for all undocumented Americans.”
This was eye-opening. I had never thought of it that way. That's when I knew I could not stay quiet and I began to put this project into play and sought the help of my peers. Throughout the production of the film, I began to realize how important it is to build a strong community with others who share the same goal and to build support amongst each other. I want to help other undocumented Americans and pass along the support I've received throughout my life to them.
The Breach Scholarship is my way of helping others who also need the extra push and to form a unity between Dreamers and Americans. This scholarship will award 3 students to start their semester with the same support I received from the Dream.US.
This is the qualifications for the Scholarship:
- 1 undocumented/DACA high school senior who is starting their first year of college.
- 1 undocumented/DACA undergraduate who is going towards the STEM field.
- 1 undocumented/DACA undergraduate that shows financial need for school.
(More details coming soon)
$1500 of the total donations will be used for those who helped create this film to help them towards their education and career goals.
Organizer
Nat Ramirez
Organizer
Woodhaven, NY