Open doors ofYour Future Opportunity
The Student Dreamers Alliance empowers youth to open doors of opportunity
SDA is for high school juniors & seniors
We aim to empower Hispanic youth to open doors of opportunity for themselves and for generations to come. Currently, the SDA program serves students in three high schools across the state of South Carolina:
- Berea High School (Greenville)
- Carolina High School (Greenville)
- R.B. Stall High School (Charleston)
What is a
DREAMer?
DREAMers are Hispanic students who aspire for a brighter future for themselves, their families, and generations to come.
Dreamers are an asset to our country, and if given the opportunity, they will build stronger, inclusive, and thriving communities. We believe nothing should stand in the way of a college education—not the lack of financial aid, and not a student’s immigration status.
Mariana
Class 5
Arturo
Charleston
Yenli
Class 3
Stephanie
Class 4
Shirley
Class 5
Luis
Class 5
Maria
Class 3
Alondra
Class 6
Ariana
Class 6
Amy
Class 3
Jefry
Class 6
Fernando
Charleston
Keren
Class 1
Leyla
Class 4
Kathia
Class 2
Jorge
Charleston
Scholarships
We help SDA members with tuition assistance and other expenses as they pursue their future
Mentorships
SDA members receive direct support from mentors in our community.
Internships
Open the door to your career with meaningful internship placements with our partners. More info coming soon!
Resources
With the support of the Hispanic Alliance network, we can help you find the resources you need.
Alumni
View our network of alumni who have completed Student DREAMers Alliance
Questions
Send the SDA team a message to get your questions answered; we are here to help!
How will you impactOur Collective Future?
SDA Program Overview
Creating community & powerful allies
SDA is an award-winning leadership development program created to empower Hispanic high school students while offering support and guidance as they transition from high school to college and career.
Student
Benefits
- Access to Financial Resources
- 1:1 Mentorship
- Internship Assistance
- Leadership Skills, Social Capital & Emotional Well-Being
- Lifelong Access to SDA Network
Ideal
Candidates
Students are enrolled in a 6-month seminar alongside 20 to 24 classmates who meet the following criteria:
- They are either juniors or seniors.
- They are high-achieving students of Hispanic descent.
- They have demonstrated leadership potential.
- They exhibit a diversity of perspectives.
- They have a commitment to advocating for themselves and others.
*Students will be absent from 6 days of school.
What we
Expect
Attend
Be present at all seminars
Participate
Actively engage in every session
Honesty
Be your authentic self
Applications for 2023 - 2024 School Year are currently closed
Each year, we accept new applications from our partner schools.
Please check back soon!
Past
SDA Cohorts
Since 2016, we have been empowering Hispanic students