National

Dell Scholars Program

Award

$20k

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

206 days remaining

Overview

$20,000 scholarship plus laptop and ongoing support resources. Targets students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue higher education. Application typically due in early December — verify current cycle on the official site.

Who qualifies

U.S. high school senior; participated in approved college-readiness program (e.g., AVID, Upward Bound, College Forward) for at least 2 years; minimum 2.4 GPA; Pell-eligible (demonstrated need); planning to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college as a freshman the following fall.

Topics

need basedperseverancepell eligiblenationalfirst gen friendly

Apply on the official site

We don't process applications — clicking "Apply" sends you to the school's official scholarship page.

Last verified May 8, 2026 · source: nationals