Dean Tellone Scholarship

Scholarship overview!
We are excited to offer the Dean Tellone Scholarship, a $2600 annual award designed to support students in their academic pursuits. This scholarship is open to all students enrolled in any graduate or undergraduate program at accredited colleges and universities in the USA.

As a dedicated advocate for education and community support, Dean Tellone established this scholarship to encourage and empower students to achieve their academic goals. We recognize the importance of education in fostering innovation and positive change, and we are committed to helping students succeed.

The Dean Tellone Scholarship reflects our belief in the transformative power of education and our dedication to making a positive impact on the world. By offering this scholarship, we hope to promote students’ academic careers and support their journey towards becoming future leaders and innovators.

Deadline
February 15, 2025
We intend to select our scholarship recipient within a month following the provided deadline.

Eligible Criteria
To be eligible for the Dean Tellone Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States.
Open to students from any faculty or discipline.
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
What Do We Need From You?
At the bottom of this page, you will find a digital application form. To be considered for our scholarship, you will need to submit several materials, including proof of enrollment, a headshot, and a essay.

Please submit your essay as a PDF file. We also request that the applicants provide us with professional image or LinkedIn URL.

Essay Question!
How and why did you choose your major?

An essay of 600 words or more, please answer the following question as clearly and creatively as possible.

How will your application be evaluated?
Our scholarship committee uses the following rubric to review applications.

Does the student fit the eligibility requirements.
Did the student submit all required materials.
Does the student’s essay answer the prompt in its entirety.
Is the student’s essay well-written, original, and organized.
We make great efforts to review each student’s submission diligently. We know that students put a great amount of time and effort into applying for scholarships, and we aim to choose the most qualified student for our award.

Please note that our team is available during standard working hours. We encourage students to apply well in advance and assure you that we are committed to addressing any issues promptly.
Contact Our Team
If you have questions or concerns about applying for our application, the best way to contact our team is by email at apply@deantellonescholarship.com