Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Dell Scholars Program
Deadline
January 12, 2027
91 days left as of October 13, 2026
Award
$20,000 plus laptop, book credits, and support
Opened October 1, 2026; the 2027 cycle deadline is January 12, 2027.
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Who it's for
Pell Grant-eligible high school seniors with at least a 2.4 GPA (see the site for the full list).
Things to double-check:
- Pell Grant eligible
What you need to apply
- Online application
- Pell eligibility (FAFSA)
- Transcript
Your next 3 steps
- File the FAFSA to confirm Pell eligibility.
- Complete the Dell Scholars application.
- Submit by January 12, 2027.
A $20,000 flexible scholarship covers tuition and housing—plus a laptop, book credits, and emergency funds—so you can focus on learning, not expenses.