Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is offering Dell program for undergraduate students. The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on a student’s determination to succeed than just academic record and test scores. There are 300 students awarded to study approved college readiness programs or courses offered by accredited higher education institutions in USA.

The Dell Scholars program, an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their educations. In turn, these scholars serve as positive role models and change the trajectories for their siblings, friends and their communities.

• 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 a 4-year warranty
• Chegg credits which can be used for tutoring, textbook support as well as textbook purchases and rentals
• A Scholars Resource Network that connects students and their families with resources to deal with stress, debt, managing childcare, and life circumstances

Applicant criteria and requirements include:

• U.S. citizenship
• Participating in a Dell Scholars approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
• Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
• Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
• Eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant in the first year of college
• Planning to enrol full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school