OUT OF THE SHADOWS
ESSAY CONTEST
Applications Due: February 28th, 2021 @ 11:59PM EST
The Out of the Shadows (OOTS) Essay Contest is a financial resource for undocumented college students. The OOTS Essay Contest was developed in 2012 by Chispas, a student organization at the University of Florida that focuses on immigrant rights and immigrant advocacy. The monetary prize will be awarded to college students who are undocumented and striving to pursue higher education.
Thank you to the UF Hispanic Heritage-Latinx Month (HLHM), UF PorColombia, UF Central American Latin Organization (CALOR), UF Latino Medical Student Association (L.M.S.A), UF Mexican-American Student Association (MASA), Argentine Student Association (ArSA) UF, Lucha Latina at UF, Pride Student Union (PSU) at UF, and Alobebi for helping us fundraise for our 2021 Out of the Shadows!
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Other scholarships
Below are some scholarships that are open to DACA students and/or undocumented students. Please email us or message us through the contact part of the website if you know of any other scholarships. If you are a Florida Gator and you are awarded any of these, let us know! We would like to spotlight and congratulate you and ask about the process.
Newer Scholarships:
[Deadline: 02/16/21] The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Prize Contest: "Registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2020 Semester."
[Deadline: 02/25/21] The National Scholarship: "We think of our National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated DREAMers with significant, unmet financial need."
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Adelante Caiman Scholarship: "The Adelante Caiman scholarship was established to support immigrant students who strive to get ahead and onwards with their educational ambitions but are unable to obtain federal or state financial support to make those goals a reality." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Dr. Rafael and Mrs. J. Fe Padron de Angulo's Scholarship: "The Dr. Rafael and Mrs. J. Fe Padron de Angulo Scholarship honors the memory, dedication, and service of a couple who positively influenced the Gainesville Latino community for decades." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Colonel Glenn A. Farris Scholarship: "The Colonel Glenn A. Farris Scholarship recognizes the importance of hard work and dedication." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Esperanza García- Loynaz Memorial Scholarship: "The Esperanza Garcia-Loynaz Memorial Scholarship will award a $500 grant to an admitted UF Law student who also attended UF for his or her undergraduate studies." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
Past Scholarships that may still be available:
Due June 7th (DACA):
Mental Health Changemaker and Mental Health Warrior
https://www.letterstostrangers.org/scholarship
Due June 7th: The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Award in Meteorology
https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/the-father-james-b-macelwane-annual-award-in-meteorology/
Due June 14th: CFR Rinkens
https://www.cfrrinkens.com/cfr-rinkens-transportation-logistics-scholarship/
Due June 14th: Abbott & Fenner
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Due June 15th for Fall: Extreme Terrain
https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
Due June 15th Fall and October 15th for Spring: Laybourne Law Firm $500 Essay Scholarship
https://www.laybournelawfirm.com/scholarship/
Due June 15th: Narrative Prize
https://www.narrativemagazine.com/great-stories/narrative-prize
Due June 28th: MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for All Majors and STEM Majors
https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-all-majors
https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-stem-majors
Due June 28 2020: SmartFinancial Smart Driving Campaign Scholarship
https://smartfinancial.com/SmartFinancial-Smart-Driving-Campaign-Scholarship
June 30th: Evolve IP’s 2019 Cloud Scholarship
https://www.evolveip.net/about/careers#scholarship
June 30th: CPAP-Supply.com College Scholarship
https://www.cpap-supply.com/CPAP-Supply-College-Scholarship-s/100.htm
Due July 1st: Blitz Sales Software $1,000 Annual Scholarship
https://www.nowblitz.com/blitz-scholarship
Due July 1st: KB Delta Scholarship Program
http://kbdelta.com/scholarship.html
Due July 1st: BNS Ethical Writing Scholarship
https://www.buynowsignal.com/scholarship/
Due July 1st (DACA): Emergency Dentists USA 4th Annual $5000 Video Scholarship
https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/
Due July 1st: American Pavilion ANNUAL GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
https://americanpavilion.com/annual-general-education-scholarship/
Due July 15th (DACA):
Women in Stem Scholarship Program
https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem/
Due December 15th:
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm
Newer Scholarships:
[Deadline: 02/16/21] The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Prize Contest: "Registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2020 Semester."
[Deadline: 02/25/21] The National Scholarship: "We think of our National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated DREAMers with significant, unmet financial need."
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Adelante Caiman Scholarship: "The Adelante Caiman scholarship was established to support immigrant students who strive to get ahead and onwards with their educational ambitions but are unable to obtain federal or state financial support to make those goals a reality." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Dr. Rafael and Mrs. J. Fe Padron de Angulo's Scholarship: "The Dr. Rafael and Mrs. J. Fe Padron de Angulo Scholarship honors the memory, dedication, and service of a couple who positively influenced the Gainesville Latino community for decades." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Colonel Glenn A. Farris Scholarship: "The Colonel Glenn A. Farris Scholarship recognizes the importance of hard work and dedication." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
[Deadline: 03/05/21] Esperanza García- Loynaz Memorial Scholarship: "The Esperanza Garcia-Loynaz Memorial Scholarship will award a $500 grant to an admitted UF Law student who also attended UF for his or her undergraduate studies." This is for students attending the University of Florida.
Past Scholarships that may still be available:
Due June 7th (DACA):
Mental Health Changemaker and Mental Health Warrior
https://www.letterstostrangers.org/scholarship
Due June 7th: The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Award in Meteorology
https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/the-father-james-b-macelwane-annual-award-in-meteorology/
Due June 14th: CFR Rinkens
https://www.cfrrinkens.com/cfr-rinkens-transportation-logistics-scholarship/
Due June 14th: Abbott & Fenner
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Due June 15th for Fall: Extreme Terrain
https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
Due June 15th Fall and October 15th for Spring: Laybourne Law Firm $500 Essay Scholarship
https://www.laybournelawfirm.com/scholarship/
Due June 15th: Narrative Prize
https://www.narrativemagazine.com/great-stories/narrative-prize
Due June 28th: MyBioSource Inc. Scholarship for All Majors and STEM Majors
https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-all-majors
https://www.mybiosource.com/scholarship-stem-majors
Due June 28 2020: SmartFinancial Smart Driving Campaign Scholarship
https://smartfinancial.com/SmartFinancial-Smart-Driving-Campaign-Scholarship
June 30th: Evolve IP’s 2019 Cloud Scholarship
https://www.evolveip.net/about/careers#scholarship
June 30th: CPAP-Supply.com College Scholarship
https://www.cpap-supply.com/CPAP-Supply-College-Scholarship-s/100.htm
Due July 1st: Blitz Sales Software $1,000 Annual Scholarship
https://www.nowblitz.com/blitz-scholarship
Due July 1st: KB Delta Scholarship Program
http://kbdelta.com/scholarship.html
Due July 1st: BNS Ethical Writing Scholarship
https://www.buynowsignal.com/scholarship/
Due July 1st (DACA): Emergency Dentists USA 4th Annual $5000 Video Scholarship
https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship/
Due July 1st: American Pavilion ANNUAL GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
https://americanpavilion.com/annual-general-education-scholarship/
Due July 15th (DACA):
Women in Stem Scholarship Program
https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem/
Due December 15th:
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm
