At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- At eligible partner colleges: up to $18,000 for an associate or $36,000 for a bachelor’s tuition/mandatory fees, plus up to $6,000 book/supply stipends. Renewable subject to continuing criteria and June renewal; not an unrestricted award at any college.As of Oct 16, 2026 · TheDream.US ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Significant unmet need is required. Applicants must fall outside federal student-aid eligibility and meet the specified Dreamer/status rules; FAFSA ineligibility alone does not qualify every international student.As of Oct 16, 2026 · TheDream.US ↗
- Who to check first
- Enter the U.S. before age 16 and before November 1, 2021, live continuously in the U.S. since then and meet the Dreamer/status-barrier criteria. Temporary nonimmigrant student/visitor/work visas are excluded; this is not a first-generation-college requirement.As of Oct 16, 2026 · TheDream.US ↗
- Application timing
- Future 2027–28 round: opens November 1, 2026, closes February 28, 2027; notifications late April 2027. The round has not opened as of the October 16 review.As of Oct 16, 2026 · TheDream.US ↗
Choose the correct application cycle
Status was reviewed on Oct 16, 2026. A filing window, a priority date and an award decision are different steps. Check the official programme before acting.
2027–28 National Scholarship round
UpcomingProgramme application
- Opens
- Final filing
Use the eligibility checklist and confirm the terms for this cycle. Published amounts do not establish your award.
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Use the official application guide/partner list to verify immigration, college, tuition and academic criteria before applying. The next round opens November 1, 2026, after this October review, and closes February 28, 2027.As of Oct 16, 2026 · TheDream.US ↗
- 2Submit and monitor the application, watch for late-April-2027 notification and accept any actual award by its specified deadline. Continuing recipients must meet eligibility and renew each June.As of Oct 16, 2026 · TheDream.US ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
At eligible partner colleges: up to $18,000 for an associate or $36,000 for a bachelor’s tuition/mandatory fees, plus up to $6,000 book/supply stipends. Renewable subject to continuing criteria and June renewal; not an unrestricted award at any college.
Is there an income limit?
Significant unmet need is required. Applicants must fall outside federal student-aid eligibility and meet the specified Dreamer/status rules; FAFSA ineligibility alone does not qualify every international student.
When should I apply?
Future 2027–28 round: opens November 1, 2026, closes February 28, 2027; notifications late April 2027. The round has not opened as of the October 16 review.
Sources & verification
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