Senior at Xavier College Preparatory

Ally- Mixed Status Family

“Participating in Education Day and organizing for in-state tuition empowered me to support this cause as an ally. There is a huge necessity for policy change in Arizona which I will strive to fight for with this fellowship.”

Junior at Mesa High School

Ally- Mixed Status Family

“I want to be a part of a change where undocumented students receive the same treatment as their peers. This is a change I know Aliento will achieve.”

Freshman at Grand Canyon University

Undocumented Student

“I hope that the Aliento fellowship will give me the tools to grow and become a better version of myself every day… To help me learn how to heal and in the process help others do the same. I hope this fellowship teaches me all the things I need to not only create change but to empower others to do so as well.”

Freshman at Arizona State University

Ally- Mixed Status Familiy

“ Participating in this fellowship will give me further opportunities to develop my leadership and be involved in problems that directly affect those I care deeply about. I’ve worked alongside the amazing individuals on the team before, learning as an mentee, but now I’m more than passionate to work as a leader and ally with Aliento.”

Senior at Brophy College Preparatory

Undocumented Student

“I know Aliento will provide me with a family that will push me to be better and provide me with a place to put my talents and drive to a better use. I will be given a powerful platform that will help me fight for what I am passionate about.”

Senior at Westwood High School

Ally - Mixed Status Family

“Through the fellowship, I will be able to learn more on how to help DACAmented, undocumented, and mixed status families prosper during these troubling times. I am devoted to work alongside the Aliento fellows with the purpose of seeking a positive change to benefit my community.”

Senior at Bioscience High School

“Becoming a fellow at Aliento will give me the opportunity to reach out to my community and help them whenever possible with the resources that Aliento provides. I have seen how Aliento has advocated for Dreamers, which is something that I really admire, because being a Dreamer myself I know that there are people who will support me. “

Sophmore at Benedictine University Mesa

Undocumented Student

“Aliento is not just about giving equal access to higher education. It is about creating a community which one can rely on. It teaches students how to be leaders on their campus and in life. Aliento’s fellowship will help me grow as a leader.“