Sin Paredes Scholarship Fund🎓
A scholarship fund for DACA and undocumented students
At Corporate Pero Latinos, we believe that education is a fundamental right, not a privilege determined by legal status. One of our core pillars is our commitment to supporting DACA recipients and undocumented students by breaking down the financial barriers that stand between them and their academic goals.
The Sin Paredes Scholarship Fund was created as an act of solidarity, offering direct financial support to scholars who are too often excluded from traditional funding pipelines. This fund is more than a scholarship. It is a statement that our community sees you, believes in you, and is invested in your future.
Our hope is simple: that higher education remains accessible to all. Sin paredes.
*Note: Award amount and number of recipients may be subject to change based on the amount of funding per year and number of applications received.
2026 AWARD AMOUNT: $2,500 per scholarship
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Demographic Requirement
Current or prospective college student who is either a DACA recipient or undocumented student
Resided in the state of New York, Washington, Illinois, or Florida for at least two years as of the date of application
Of Latinx descent
Academic Requirement
A senior high school student, current college freshman or sophomore, or first year graduate school student that has been accepted or enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program at an accredited institution in one of the following states: New York, Washington, Illinois, or Florida
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Applicants must submit the documents below to be considered
Provide their DACA status or other documentation proving their undocumented status.
Documentation such as a driver’s license or utility bill that proves they have resided in the following states for at least two years: New York, Washington, Illinois, or Florida.
A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader.
An official transcript at time of application and an unofficial transcript at time of disbursement confirming GPA.
Documentation confirming they have been accepted or enrolled in a degree or certificate granting program at an accredited institution. The following are acceptable: acceptance letter or transcript.
Submit a typed personal statement, written in English or Spanish, describing their academic and career goals, as well as how they would use their knowledge and skillset to make an impact in the Latinx community. (500-1000 words, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5” x 11”) with 1” margins on all sides, and 12 pt. Times New Roman font.”)
*Note: Eligibility requirements may be subject to change based on the availability of funds and other factors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Award disbursement will be made directly to the listed accredited institution.
Applications will be reviewed by our CPL Scholarship Fund committee.
2026 IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:
Application opens – MAY
Application closes – AUGUST
Notification Results – SEPTEMBER
Award Disbursement – OCTOBER
Data Privacy and Confidentiality Notice:
All information submitted in our scholarship application is confidential. Corporate Pero Latinos is committed to protecting the privacy of our applicants. Personal and academic information will be used exclusively for the purpose of selecting scholarship recipients and will be accessed only by authorized personnel and the committee. Submitted documents will not be sold, traded, or shared with third parties.
Help Us Close the Gap — Introduce Us to Someone Who Can Help
Many companies, foundations, and community partners set aside funding every year for community impact, diversity initiatives, and local engagement, and so much of that money goes unclaimed by the grassroots organizations that need it most. You can help change that with just one email!
If you know someone whose organization offers a corporate giving program, matching gifts, foundation grants, or sponsorship opportunities, whether that's your employer, a mentor, a business owner you know, or a community leader, we'd be so grateful for an introduction. Your connection helps us grow the Sin Paredes Scholarship, support DACA recipients and undocumented students, and build stronger Latino talent pipelines across NY, WA, IL, and FL.
Here's how you can help in under 10 minutes:
Forward our prospectus to a DEI, ERG, or Corporate Social Responsibility lead you know. Nominate CPL for a company's matching gift or volunteer grant program. Or introduce us to a Latino/Hispanic ERG, local business, or foundation contact so we can explore a partnership together.
We'd love to hear from you! Reach out anytime at scholarships@corporateperolatinos.org to start the conversation.