The Dell Scholars Program is a scholarship and college completion program that nurtures and empowers students on their path to a college degree. Dell Scholars demonstrate a unique set of characteristics in their quest for a college education: Drive. Tenacity. Ambition. They are students who are motivated and dream big, who know the journey to reach their goals won’t be easy but have the commitment and determination to continue working every day. Every year, the Dell Scholars program selects 500 students nationwide, offering comprehensive support and a scholarship to each recipient. The support is designed to help each Dell Scholar build their ideal pathway to graduation and beyond.
All Dell Scholars receive:
- A $20,000 scholarship
- Personalized academic, financial, and emotional support for success
- A Dell laptop and financial assistance with textbooks
- Career guidance
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- The application period opens in October and closes in December
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
- View list of approved CRPs
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
- Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
- Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Deadline
- Application is due December 1
- Semifinalists must submit additional materials by late January
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Current coursework and grades
- List of activities and other responsibilities
- Financial information
- Official high school transcript (semifinalists only)
- Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA (semifinalists only)
- Recommendation (semifinalists only)
Notifications of Decisions
- Recipients are notified in March
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Application opens October 1
- Semifinalists are announced in mid December
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The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is a private philanthropic organization founded in 1999 by Michael and Susan Dell. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the foundation focuses on improving the lives of children and families living in urban poverty. Its primary areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Through grants, partnerships, and strategic investments, the foundation supports programs and initiatives that enhance educational opportunities, improve health outcomes, and promote financial independence.
