Dell Scholars Program

1About this scholarship

The Dell Scholars program, an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, is a scholarship and college completion program. Each year 500 students receive a $20,000 flexible scholarship plus academic advising, career coaching, and teletherapy. The 2027 cycle is open to Texas high school seniors who are Pell Grant eligible, with applications opening 2026-10-01 and due 2027-01-12.

2Eligibility requirements

• Must be graduating from a Texas high school
• Must participate in an approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
• Must be eligible for a Pell Grant

Education level: High school senior

Geographic eligibility: State

Financial need is required

3Academic requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.4

• Must be a high school senior
• Must plan to enroll in an accredited four-year public college or university in Texas

4Application requirements

• Complete the online application
• Finalists submit a current high school transcript, a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), and other required information

5Essays and recommendations

Not published by the sponsor

6Award amount and payment

Amount

$20,000

7Application deadline

Deadline

January 12, 2027 at 11:59 pm EST

Applications open

October 1, 2026

Recurring

Yes, this scholarship is offered each cycle

8How to apply

Complete the online application. All applications are assessed and finalists are selected; finalists submit transcript, FAFSA Submission Summary and other required information.

9Official application link

https://apply.dellscholars.org/Eligibility/Quiz (opens in a new tab)

10Sponsor

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

11Source of this information

Official source: https://www.dellscholars.org/students/ (opens in a new tab)

Always confirm details with the sponsor before applying. The Giboney Foundation does not administer this scholarship.

12Last verification

Last verified November 11, 2026