United States
United States
Dell Scholars Program
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Bachelor
Partially Funded
Award
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Deadline
December 1, 2025
Deadline passed
Duration
4 Years
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Funding type
Partially Funded
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About this scholarship
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The Dell Scholars Program, founded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in 2004, supports high school seniors with financial need who demonstrate grit, ambition, and potential. Each year, 500 students gain a $20,000 flexible scholarship, personalized coaching, mental health support, and access to academic and career guidance. It’s designed not just to provide funding, but to ensure college graduation and readiness for life beyond.
Scholarship details
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Study level
Bachelor
Field of study
Natural Sciences
Host country
United States
Competition
Medium
Opens
October 1, 2025
Eligibility
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The eligibility criteria for this program is as follows:
- High school seniors participating in an approved college readiness program (CRP) in grades 11 and 12 accessandequity.orga-fight-for-financial-aid.comopportunitiesfinder.com
- Pell Grant eligible accessandequity.orga-fight-for-financial-aid.com
Application requirements
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The requirements for this program is as follows:
- Complete the online application by December 1
- Semifinalists (announced in December) submit high school transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), and at least one recommendation accessandequity.orgDell ScholarsCollegeVine
Independent committee reviews semifinalist materials; final scholars announced around mid-March accessandequity.orgscholarshipinstitute.org
What is covered
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The scholarship includes coverage for:
- $20,000 flexible scholarship—usable toward tuition, housing, books, internships, study abroad, loan repayment, and more Dell Scholarsa-fight-for-financial-aid.comScholarships360
- Dell laptop with four-year warranty Dell Scholarsa-fight-for-financial-aid.comScholarships.com
- Annual textbook credits (~$500/year via Chegg) Dell ScholarsScholarships.com
- Academic advising and career coaching Dell Scholarsa-fight-for-financial-aid.com
- Wellness support including teletherapy, discounted legal/financial services, and mental health resources Dell ScholarsScholarships.com
- Complete the online application by December 1
- Pell Grant eligible accessandequity.orga-fight-for-financial-aid.com