Dell Scholars Program (2012)

The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on your determination to succeed than your academic record and test scores. This is a scholarship that looks beyond academic performance and grades. You don’t need the highest grades to apply. $20,000 scholarships are offered to students for full-time study to complete a bachelor's degree program.

Criteria for Application
•Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
•Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
•Demonstrated need for financial assistance
•Participating in an approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years
•Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall of 2012 immediately following High School graduation
•U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:
•Individual determination to succeed
•Future goals and plans to achieve them
•Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
•Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
•Demonstrated need for financial assistance


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Deadline: January 15, 2012