The Dell Scholars program, launched by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, is now accepting applications from international students seeking financial assistance for their studies at the University of Texas in the United States.
The program is highly competitive and open to undergraduate students interested in pursuing a degree at the University.
Dell Scholars Program (Scholarships in USA)
It takes more than financial support to reach college graduation. That’s why the Dell Scholars program was designed to provide a support system for the challenges many students face while pursuing a degree. Even so, the University 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
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Scholarship Type: Tuition Award
Host Institution(s): University of Texas, USA
Scholarship Worth: $20,000 plus Laptop and other related expenses
Number of Awards: 500
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: International Students
Application Deadline: December 2022
Eligibility Criteria
To be consider for a scholarship provided by the Dell Scholars Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be overseas students.
- 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.
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Dell Scholars Program will be awarded with;
- 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 counselling.
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How to Apply
To be part of the Dell Scholars program, the first step is completing the online application. See key application dates here. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed and a group of semi-finalists will be selected. Semi-finalists 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 semi finalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee. View a sample application here.