Dell Scholars Program (Hispanic Students often successful applicants)

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Amount: $20,000
Deadline: December 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No

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About

The Dell Scholars Program is designed to provide a $20,000 scholarship, along with technology and crucial support services, to help students overcome barriers to college completion. It targets highly motivated, low-income students, many of whom are Hispanic and first-generation.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: 2.4+
  • Demographic: first-gen
  • Participate in a Dell Scholars-approved college readiness program since junior year
  • Qualify for a Pell Grant in first year of college
  • Graduate from an accredited high school this academic year

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Short essays
  • High school transcript
  • FAFSA/SAR

Timeline

Applications open October 1. Deadline December 1. Finalists notified January. Scholars announced March.

Tips

Emphasize your resilience, determination, and how you've overcome challenges. Detail your participation in college readiness programs and how they've prepared you for higher education.