The Dell Scholars Program
The Dell Scholars Program is an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
The Dell Scholars Program is a need-based scholarship that recognizes academic potential
in underserved and low-income students. The program is offered to those high school
students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar
is substantial: $20,000. The value of these 250 scholarships equals $5.0 million.
MSDF believes that funding a significant percentage of their college expenses will
enable these students to focus on their college studies and complete their bachelor
program.
To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program, applicants
must be:
- Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
- Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance
- Participating in a MSDF approved college readiness program for a minimum of two
years
- Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education
institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome
barriers and to achieve their goals. Applications will be evaluated based on the
following:
- Individual determination to succeed
- Future goals and plans to acheive them
- Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
- Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance
Application Deadlines:
November 1 - Application opens
January 15 - Application deadline
Maximum Amount: $20,000
For more information about the Dell Scholars Program, please visit:
http://www.dellscholars.org/