The Golden Door Scholarship provides undocumented students with full-ride scholarships and ongoing support as they pursue their college degrees. Preference is given to applicants interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree that is career-ready and has high earning potential, meaning applicants will not require an advanced degree to begin their careers. Software engineering, data analytics, business analytics, and digital marketing are popular career paths that meet these criteria.
Scholarship Details
- Full-ride scholarship for undocumented students
- Matching process with Golden Door partner schools
- Case-by-case support for non-partner schools if financially feasible
- Onboarding program includes Thrive orientation and Code of Conduct overview
- Ongoing support from a Student Career Coach (SCC)
- Programming includes professional development, workshops, and networking events
Eligibility Criteria
- Recipients must be graduating/have graduated high school and reside in one of our regional states: North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
- Must not take out loans to complete their education
- Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2
- Must participate in Thrive and GDS programming
- Required to gain field-related career experience before senior year
Application Process
- Apply and be selected as a Golden Door Scholar
- Complete onboarding to understand scholarship expectations and match process
- Apply to Golden Door partner schools to secure a match
- If matched, enroll and register as a student following school guidelines
- Participate in Thrive and begin working with assigned Student Career Coach
Golden Door Scholars fosters a distinctive and resilient community of scholars. On campus, our scholars can expect peer-to-peer support and enduring friendships. The Golden Door Scholarship funds a four-year bachelor's degree at a regional partner school only. Golden Door Scholars will support students at non-partner schools on a case-by-case basis. If a student is uninterested in attending a GDS regional partner school or does not accept their match, the scholarship may be revoked.
