How much funding does Dell Scholars Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Dell Scholars Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who has received Dell Scholars Program funding?

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's IRS filings list 5 awards under this program (2021–2024). Recent recipients include my529 (Salt Lake City, UT), $203,230 in 2024; Scholarship America (Minneapolis, MN), $969,030 in 2023.

Dell Scholars Program

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education College Prep Grants Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: University Success, Jobs & Livelihoods

Overview:
The Dell Scholars program provides comprehensive, individualized support to help students succeed in college and transition to meaningful careers. The program has helped more than 7,000 students achieve their educational and career goals.

Key Support Services:

Financial support for college attendance
Career counseling and guidance
Interview skills training
Resume development
Industry professional connections and mentorship
Job placement support

Impact:
Students receive support throughout their college journey and into their professional careers, with access to resources that enable them to succeed in college and secure meaningful employment.

Background:
Part of Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's $6.25 billion commitment to 25 million American children.

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's IRS filings)

my529

Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

$203K
Scholarship America

Minneapolis, MN · 2023

$969K

5 grants in Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's 2021–2024 filings reference “Dell Scholars Program” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Michael & Susan Dell Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 835
Total given: $164.61M
Median grant: $19K
Range: $75–$50M

By dollars: Colorado 32%, Texas 28%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Charter School Growth Fund · Denver, CO

Launching the Dell Catalyst Fund to Drive Quality Charter School Growth

$50M
University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

UT For Me Powered by Dell Scholars: 2024-2025 Academic Year

$8.49M
Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc · Austin, TX

Scaling Community First! Village to Combat Homelessness

$7.59M
United Jewish Appeal · New York, NY

Launching a Hub to Transform the Lives of Jewish New Yorkers

$2.5M
Communities Foundation of Texas · Dallas, TX

Scaling Education to College and Career Pathways in Texas

$1.77M