Chispas UF

Our mission is to address the pressing needs of the immigrant community on a local, state and national level through education, advocacy, and service.

Chispas is a student organization at the University of Florida. Our mission is to address the pressing needs and issues of the immigrant community through education and awareness. Chispas believes in an engaged student body that promotes equal rights, fair treatment, and the empowerment of the immigrant community through advocacy and service. For more information on events and activities, please s

end us an email at [email protected]

We strive to provide direct educational and cultural services, community building, and advocacy through students, volunteers, and allied organizations. Cultural activities, open to the public, provide off and on-campus awareness about immigration issues and concerns. If you are interested in immigration or social justice we are the organization for you! It only takes a second to join and you will earn a lifetime of rewards! Membership is open to all students, regardless of gender, race, religion, political affiliation, etc. Join us and be a spark in your community!

11/25/2023

Join Chispas on Monday the 27th to talk about resource inequities amongst the immigrant community!
In an effort to help students facing these inequities we have donation and fundraising opportunities for our Out of the Shadows Essay Contest, a financial resource for undocumented high school and college students in Florida.

11/25/2023

10/24/2023

Join us THIS Wednesday for the 8th annual Day of Action! empowers immigrants and allies to share and explore their heritage - We'll be tabling at Turlington from 12:30-3:30, come share your story!

09/20/2023

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Chispas wants to take a moment to honor the Latino community and highlight how their contributions and sacrifices have helped build this nation, not just this month but everyday ! ✨💙
(Stay tuned for our GBM details in our next post centered around immigration!)

09/14/2023

🎨👕Come tie dye some free shirts with us!
💙 Get to know Chispas and what we have coming up!
📍Tuesday September 19th @ Plaza!
See you there 😊

05/25/2023

Hello CHISPAS family💙, we have re-opened the Out of the Shadows Essay Contest for students that are DACA, undocumented, or in vulnerable immigration status. (includes tps, ded, refugee status, asylum status, etc). It is for all students of Florida high schools that are graduating seniors and college students in undergrad and graduate students. Please consider sharing and applying for each scholarship is $500. Applications will close June 18!
https://forms.gle/2zBSHxmR24PBQVMW7

05/25/2023

Hello everyone, on behalf of CHISPAS at UF we have re-opened the Out of the Shadows Essay Contest for students that are DACA, undocumented, or in vulnerable immigration status. (includes tps, ded, refugee status, asylum status, etc). It is for all students of Florida high schools that are graduating seniors and college students in undergrad and graduate students. Please consider sharing and applying for each scholarship is $500. Thank you all!

Facebook: Chispas UF
Or email: [email protected]

Hola a todos, en nombre de CHISPAS en la UF, hemos reabierto el Concurso de ensayos Out of the Shadows para estudiantes que son DACA, indocumentados o en estado migratorio vulnerable. (incluye tps, ded, estatus de refugiado, estatus de asilo, etc). Es para todos los estudiantes de las escuelas secundarias de Florida que se gradúan y estudiantes universitarios de pregrado y posgrado. Considere compartir y solicitar cada beca es de $ 500. ¡Gracias a todos! Por favor vayan al instagram, Facebook o por favor envíanos un mensaje de correo a : [email protected]

04/21/2023

🌀As the semester comes to a close, Chispas would love to tie up the semester through tie-dying free t-shirts!🌀

✨Join us on on Wednesday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at Turlington Plaza to tie-dye some of our t-shirts for free!✨

Come have some fun before finals begin and learn about our Out of the Shadows Essay Contest!

We are still accepting donations for our OOTS essay fund. Help support students with vulnerable immigration status access higher education!

04/11/2023

Interested in immigrant rights 🤔?Join the CHISPAS family 💙

Applications are now open until May 7! Swipe right for QR code or click the link below.

Feel free to message us with any questions !

📌 https://forms.gle/6xKDDxw771Z5PtUo7

04/05/2023

Hi CHISPAS family 💙

Join us and FLSPN as we break down the anti-immigrant bills and discuss resources for students. 📚

📍April 12 @ 5pm. Reitz room 2340. Snacks will be provided !

Hope to see you there 🤓

03/21/2023

APPLY APPLY APPLY ! 📚🎓

Starting today we will be accepting applications for the Out of the Shadows (OOTS) Essay Contest! If you are undocumented student or a student with a vulnerable status please apply through the links below!

Feel free to reach out to us via DM or email [email protected] with any questions !

Application Deadline: April 20, 2023
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English application: https://forms.gle/MvRCsHfkyhvMmre29

Spanish application: https://forms.gle/h5q2zFxP6sgV9LVe7

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