Scholarship

Dell Scholars Program

Award plus ongoing coaching and emergency funds through college.

Detail	Information
Award	$20,000 plus a laptop and support
Provider	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Typical deadline	December to January
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	need-based, first-generation

Who qualifies

Seniors in a college-readiness program with financial need and a 2.4+ GPA.

How to apply

1. Open the official Michael & Susan Dell Foundation application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Dell Scholars Program worth?

The Dell Scholars Program awards $20,000 plus a laptop and support. Amounts are set by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the Dell Scholars Program deadline?

The typical deadline is December to January. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the Dell Scholars Program?

Seniors in a college-readiness program with financial need and a 2.4+ GPA.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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