Undocumented Youth Empowerment Initiative

Join the program – Register here!

Our Mission [what we do]: 

The Undocumented Youth Empowerment Initiative (UYEI) seeks to help Arizona Undocumented youth find pathways beyond high school. UYEI will provide year-round support and programming to Undocumented youth through consistent spaces where they can build community and have the opportunity to thrive. Undocumented youth who participate will have access to our student support team and workshops in the following areas:

  1. Scholarship writing and college success,
  2. Leadership growth and social awareness,
  3. How to earn money and navigate employment possibilities and 
  4. Strategies for self-care and wellbeing.

Our Vision [what we want to accomplish] 

The Undocumented Youth Empowerment Initiative seeks to increase resources available to Undocumented youth to allow them to create their own pathways without limitations. We envision a world where the barriers and systems that negatively impact Undocumented youth cease to exist, thus, making our work no longer needed.

Who can join UYEI?

Open to Undocumented youth who:

  • 9-12th grade students
  • Community College students
  • High School graduates
  • University students 

Why should youth join UYEI?

  • Join discord server where we share constant resources and opportunities
  • To find a community of supportive peers
  • To have direct access to the ScholarshipsA-Z Student Support Team
  • To learn what resources are available to you after high school 
  • To network and grow as a leader

Frequently Asked Questions

No. We accept applicants who are in 9th-12th grade, already graduated high school or are enrolled in college/university.

The program will be completely virtual to ensure that it is accessible to all undocumented youth across Arizona.

The curriculum will be in English, but if you need assistance understanding the material, please communicate that with the Student Support team

The program is completely free. You will need access to wifi and a computer/smartphone to be able to join the workshops and spaces 

No, the application will be open year-round and youth can join at any point. 

For more information, please contact Darlene Peralta at Darleneperalta@scholarshipsaz.org

Upcoming Events for UYEI

Click here to go to our events page!