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Dell Scholars Program

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/15/2025
Closes: 2/15/2026

The Dell Scholars Program, an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. Applicants will be reviewed for financial need and the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles, displaying the qualities of grit, potential, and ambition. Graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$20,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.40 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Participate in an approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
  • Overcame adversity & Pell Grant eligible
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    2.4
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity, Pell Grant Eligible
    College Readiness Program Participation
    10,000 Degrees, ASPIRE, AVID, Alliance, Bottom Line, Breakthrough Austin, College AIM, College Possible, Cristo Rey Network, Fulfillment Fund, GEAR UP, Genesys Works, Green Dot, Guided Pathways Support Program, Heights Philadelphia, Hidden Genius Project, IDEA Academy, KIPP, Let's Get Ready, My Brother's Keeper Austin, One Goal, Project MALES, Texas Empowerment Academy, The Opportunity Network, Uplift Education, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, YES Prep, iMentor

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