Dell Scholars was designed to provide a support system for the challenges many students face while pursuing a degree. Even so, we recognize that college costs can be a significant burden for many students and their families. Nationally, 500 Dell Scholars are selected each year to receive a scholarship plus lots of non-monetary supports.

All Dell Scholars receive:

• A $20,000 scholarship.
• Personalized, multifaceted support for the academic, financial, and emotional life challenges that may prevent students from completing college.
• A laptop with 4-year warranty.
• Chegg credits ($500 annually for four years) to be used for textbook purchases and rentals and/or textbook solutions (via Chegg Study).
• A Scholars Resource Network that connects students and their families with resources to deal with stress, debt, managing child care, and life circumstance.
• A teletherapy service that connects students to professional counseling

Key Dates

• October 1, 2020 – Application opens
• December 1, 2020 – Application deadline
• December 10, 2020 – Semifinalists announced
• January 27, 2021 – Semifinalist materials due

Scholarship Criteria:

• Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12.
• Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college.
• Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.
• Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the fall directly following high school graduation.
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
• Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA.

Read More: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/