Dell Scholars Program – Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Texas, USA
Dell Scholars program introduced by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is now open for applications and targeted at international students for a financial assistance towards their educational pursuits at University of Texas in USA.
The program is highly competitive and applicable to undergraduate students who wish to enroll in a degree program at the University.
Scholarship Details
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
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 counseling.
Application Procedures
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 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. View a sample application here.
