
Four-Year University
The Dream Project Scholarship
Affording college can be daunting, and immigration status should never limit academic opportunity. The Dream Project Scholarship supports immigrant students navigating unique financial and systemic barriers in pursuit of higher education. This scholarship awards $4,500 annually, renewable for up to five years, to help students achieve their educational and professional goals.
Eligibility Criteria for New Applicants
- Graduated or will graduate from a Virginia high school
- Identify as an immigrant whose immigration status creates a barrier
- Plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year university in the United States
- Maintains a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Other requirements outlined in award letter
Eligibility Criteria for Renewing Scholars
- Maintains a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Sustains good progress towards timely graduation
- Attends a minimum of two Dream Project events
- Other requirements outlined in award letter
SCholarship Deadlines:
Final Applications Submitted
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Recommender Letters Uploaded
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Online Interviews for Selected Applicants
Early March 2026
Sign Up To Be Notified
Applications for the Dream Project Scholarship are now closed. Check back January 2027 or sign up to be notified when applications re-open.
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Technical & Community College
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
The Dream Project CTE Scholarship awards $4,500 per year, renewable for up to five years, to immigrant students pursuing career-focused post-secondary education in skilled trades or technical fields, such as plumbing, electricity, and information technology.
Eligibility Criteria for New Applicants
- Graduated or will graduate from a Virginia high school
- Identify as an immigrant whose immigration status creates a barrier
- Plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year university in the United States
- Maintains a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Other requirements outlined in award letter
Eligibility Criteria for Renewing Scholars
- Maintains a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Sustains good progress towards timely graduation
- Attends a minimum of two Dream Project events
- Other requirements outlined in award letter
SCholarship Deadlines:
Final Applications Submitted
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Recommender Letters Uploaded
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Online Interviews for Selected Applicants
Early March 2026
Sign Up To Be Notified
Applications for the Dream Project Scholarship are now closed. Check back January 2027 or sign up to be notified when applications re-open.
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Get helpful tips on the application process or reach out with questions via email at programs@dream-project.org.
