College of Saint Mary Continues Partnership for Scholarship for Undocumented Students

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) has proudly renewed its partnership with TheDream.US, the nation’s leading college and career success program for undocumented immigrant students. Now in its third year, this collaboration continues to provide valuable scholarship support, empowering immigrant youth in Nebraska to pursue their higher education aspirations at CSM. This ongoing commitment reinforces CSM’s dedication to fostering accessible and inclusive educational opportunities for all.

The Dream.US will open a new round of scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year on Nov. 1. The application deadline is Feb. 28, 2025. The scholarships are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019, and have continuously lived in the U.S. since then.

“College of Saint Mary is dedicated to empowering all students to follow their dreams, no matter their immigration status,” said President Heather Smith, MBA. “Through our partnership with TheDream.US, we reinforce our commitment to supporting undocumented students, enabling them to reach their educational goals and build a brighter future for themselves and our community.”

Nebraska immigrant youth will be eligible to apply for TheDream.US National Scholarship. The National Scholarship is for Dreamers who are about to graduate high school or earn a GED, community college students, and university students. Complete eligibility information for the National Scholarship is available online at thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship. The award covers tuition and fees up to $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.

For more information, visit CSM.edu/Dream.US or contact Abril Serrato, admissions counselor, at 402.399.2444.