A+ Scholarship Foundation
Small Donations. Big Steps Toward the American Dream.
Your Gift Helps Immigrants Become Part of the American Story
Their new beginning starts now
With the right support, immigrants and refugees gain the skills, confidence, and opportunity to rebuild their lives and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower students with scholarships for English and higher education so they can thrive in the United States.
In Utah, there are 360,000+ immigrants (2025 est.), representing nearly 9% of the population.
About 60,000 refugees live in Utah.
45+ million immigrants in the U.S
Just A Little Help Can Make Their Hearts Happier.
Small help. Big impact.
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Our Goal: 500+ Students by 2026
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Our 2026 Goal: $1 Million Raised
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100% ensuring support goes only to those who qualify and need it most
Catch Up on What Matters
Stories of immigrants and refugees whose lives are being transformed because of scholarships.
From Struggle to Success: A New Beginning Through Education
Born in Somalia, Fatumo Hussein's early years were marked by the harsh realities of war. "After my dad died in the war of 1992, my family moved to a refugee camp in Kenya and lived there for 24 years," she said.
In 2015, Fatumo became a Utah resident, setting the stage for a new chapter in her life. Mother to three daughters, she is currently a student at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and attends school due to a private scholarship.
How a Simple Scholarship Transformed an Immigrant’s Future
Ochoa could get financial assistance to seek her master’s degree in elementary education after an evaluation of her Cuban education.
“Often credentials from communist countries are not accepted. GCU does an excellent job of evaluating transcripts," said Dudek, and helps pay for student costs from evaluation agencies.
Dreamers Scholarship Helps Student Complete Her Degree
Alejandra Cabrera loved working with computers as a child, which is why she pursued a degree in information systems at CU Denver. Today, the ’23 alum is a systems engineer for a large financial company in Denver.
But it almost didn’t happen.
“There was a moment when I realized my last semester was going to cost me a lot more than I expected,” said Cabrera, who had been working full-time in IT support, while going to school part-time. “But thanks to TheDreamers scholarship I was able to finish and graduate in December. Now, I have an amazing job that I love.”
Just A Little Help Can Make Their Lives Better
With as little as a $2,000 donation, you can give one student a full semester of education and a chance to rebuild their future.