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Friday, October 25, 2013
News Are you or is someone you know undocumented? Apply now for college scholarship money
Posted By Ana McKenzie on Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 11:02 AM
The estimated 1.1 million undocumented students in the U.S. aren't eligible for federally funded tuition aid, a fact that didn't sit well with Ric Elias.
So in 2012, the CEO of Fort Mill-based Red Ventures Internet marketing firm started Golden Door Scholars, a nonprofit that gives scholarship money to undocumented students. He invested $1 million assuming it'd last for a few years.
Every cent - and an additional $300,000 he raised from private donors - was given away that year after 500 students applied.
This year's application process ends Nov. 1. Find out more information, including how to apply and donate, here.
- Alix Clinkingbeard (flickr Creative Commons)
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