We award 300 scholarships annually and since 2004, have provided students with $31 million in college scholarships. The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on a student’s determination to succeed than just academic record and test scores. We empower students to gain the knowledge; skill-sets and attitude needed to cope with their changing world and the circumstances in which they live.
Criteria for Application
To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:
Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years
Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
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. Your application will be evaluated on your:
Individual determination to succeed
Future goals and plans to achieve them
Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
How to apply
Completing the online application is the first step to becoming a Dell Scholar. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed, and a group of Dell Scholar Semifinalists will be selected. Semifinalists are asked to submit a current copy of their high school transcript, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from their FAFSA, and an online recommendation. After the semifinalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee.
The Dell Scholars Program Class of 2012
If you will be graduating from high school in the spring of 2012 and a senior in high school this year, make note of the following important dates!
The next application cycle will open November 1 with the following important dates to keep in mind.
Important dates : November 1, 2011 Application opens January 15, 2012 Application deadline
The application will ask about the following:
The different responsibilities you have in addition to school at both work and home
You will be able to describe your life at home, tell us about your family, your greatest challenges and adversities, how you overcame them, and why you have the determination to succeed
Information about your classes, your college readiness program experience, and future plans for college
Information on your level of financial need
We don't focus on just your grades/test scores but how you have prepared yourself for college
We don’t ask for a laundry list of activities and club involvement
We do ask for a drive to push yourself to earn a bachelor degree
Source: http://www.dellscholars.org/ProgramOverview.aspx
Criteria for Application
To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:
Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years
Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
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. Your application will be evaluated on your:
Individual determination to succeed
Future goals and plans to achieve them
Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
How to apply
Completing the online application is the first step to becoming a Dell Scholar. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed, and a group of Dell Scholar Semifinalists will be selected. Semifinalists are asked to submit a current copy of their high school transcript, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from their FAFSA, and an online recommendation. After the semifinalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee.
The Dell Scholars Program Class of 2012
If you will be graduating from high school in the spring of 2012 and a senior in high school this year, make note of the following important dates!
The next application cycle will open November 1 with the following important dates to keep in mind.
Important dates : November 1, 2011 Application opens January 15, 2012 Application deadline
The application will ask about the following:
The different responsibilities you have in addition to school at both work and home
You will be able to describe your life at home, tell us about your family, your greatest challenges and adversities, how you overcame them, and why you have the determination to succeed
Information about your classes, your college readiness program experience, and future plans for college
Information on your level of financial need
We don't focus on just your grades/test scores but how you have prepared yourself for college
We don’t ask for a laundry list of activities and club involvement
We do ask for a drive to push yourself to earn a bachelor degree
Source: http://www.dellscholars.org/ProgramOverview.aspx
