Dell Scholars Program — $20,000 + Laptop (College Readiness Program Participants)

About This Opportunity

The Dell Scholars Program awards $20,000 scholarships (distributed over six years, $2,000 per semester for up to ten semesters) plus a laptop to students who have participated in approved college readiness programs. This is a key eligibility requirement — applicants must have been enrolled in an approved college readiness or college access program (such as College Possible, AVID, Bottom Line, College Advising Corps, Gear Up, or one of 60+ other approved programs). Dell Scholars also receive technology support, emergency financial assistance, and a peer community. The program is specifically designed for students from low-income backgrounds who have demonstrated the drive to succeed despite significant obstacles. IMPORTANT for Omaha/CB students: College Possible operates in Omaha (collegepossible.org/omaha) and is an approved Dell partner program — Omaha high school students enrolled in College Possible are directly eligible to apply for Dell Scholars. Students in AVID programs at Omaha Public Schools or Council Bluffs schools are also eligible. Applicants must be Pell Grant-eligible, have a 2.4+ GPA, and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. institution. The deadline is typically December 1 of the senior year.

Who Can Apply

Must have participated in an approved college readiness program (College Possible, AVID, Bottom Line, Gear Up, College Advising Corps, or 60+ other approved programs — check full list at dellscholars.org). Pell Grant eligible (demonstrated financial need via FAFSA). Unweighted GPA of 2.4 or higher. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. High school senior planning to enroll full-time at accredited U.S. institution. Verify your college readiness program is approved at dellscholars.org/eligibility.