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Useful Resources
Explore trusted resources, organizations, and opportunities designed to empower immigrant youth and the communities that support them.
Programs | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
AISD - Refugee & Immigrant Services | The International Welcome Center is a resource hub within Austin ISD for newly arrived students and families, serving three groups: refugees, asylees, and newcomers. | |
Educational Resources for Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees and other New Americans | This provides educational resources, guides, and information to support immigrants, refugees, asylees, and other newcomers in accessing education and understanding their rights and opportunities within the U.S. education system. | |
Refugee Student Mentor Program | The program helps refugee youth adjust to life and education in the United States while building meaningful community connections. | |
ourBRIDGE for KIDS | A nonprofit offering culturally responsive education and support for refugee and immigrant families. | |
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) | Youth development organization with academic support, leadership, and identity programs that could be a peer partner or inspiration. | |
GirlForward | A U.S. nonprofit empowering refugee girls (ages 12–21) with mentorship, education, and community support — a strong model for youth-focused programming. | |
World Relief Triad Youth Mentoring Program | The program helps immigrant youth build trusting relationships, gain confidence and practical skills, and feel more supported as they pursue their goals in school, work, and community life. | |
United We Dream | The largest immigrant youth-led network in the U.S., with advocacy, Know Your Rights, mental health, and DACA resources. |
Scholarships | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
Scholly | A scholarship matching app that recommends scholarships based on your profile. | |
Niche Scholarships | Easy to browse and includes many no-essay scholarships. | |
Going Merry | A scholarship platform that matches students with opportunities and allows them to apply directly online. | |
Cappex | Helps students search for scholarships and compare colleges at the same time. | |
College Board BigFuture Scholarship Search | Includes thousands of scholarships and lets students filter by location, major, and eligibility. | |
Scholarships.com | Database with millions of scholarships totaling billions of dollars | |
Fastweb | One of the oldest and most popular scholarship search engines. |
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