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FEATURING A $2600 AWARD

Dino Tellone Scholarship

Welcome to the Dino Tellone Scholarship website! We are delighted to offer this $2600 scholarship, designed to assist students seeking to achieve their academic dreams. Explore this site in full to learn more about the scholarship, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. We look forward to receiving your application submission, and wish you the best in your educational journey!

Dino Tellone

President at Tellone Financial Services, Inc.

Dino Tellone, also known as Dean Tellone, is the President of Tellone Financial Services, Inc. With a passion for financial growth and tax efficiency, Dino has dedicated his career to helping clients achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Arizona and an MBA from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Dino is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS. His extensive experience, along with a love of education is the inspiration behind  the Dino Tellone Scholarship. 

Dean Tellone

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Dino Tellone Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

How to Apply

To apply for the Dino Tellone Scholarship, please complete the following steps:

      1. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the complete form, including all requested personal and academic information.
      2. Submit an Essay: Compose a 500 to 700-word essay on the topic “How and why did you choose your major?” Please make certain that your essay is original and not AI-written.
      3. Upload the Essay: Save your essay as a PDF file and upload it through the application form on the website

Essay Question:

How and why did you choose your major?

deadline & announcement

We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity.

Application Deadline
April 30, 2025

Award Announcement
May 20, 2025

Award Amount
$2600.00

Applications received after the submission deadline will not be considered. The scholarship award recipient will be notified via email, and selected by a committee led by Mr. Tellone.

Application Form

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
PDF File Name Must Be Your Full Name.

Educational Excellence Through Financial Literacy

Complementing our scholarship program, “Mastering Finance with Dean Tellone” provides essential financial education for students and young professionals. Dino Tellone’s podcast covers fundamental financial concepts every scholarship recipient should understand—from managing student finances and building credit to investment basics and career financial planning. This educational resource ensures our scholarship recipients graduate not only with academic knowledge but also with the financial literacy needed for lifelong success.

Join Dean Tellone on “Mastering Finance with Dean Tellone,” where complex financial topics become clear, actionable insights for your secure future. Each episode transforms intricate financial concepts into practical advice, covering essential strategies from retirement planning and tax optimization to real estate trends and wealth management. Whether you’re seeking to understand capital gains, explore private lending opportunities, or navigate the latest financial innovations, Dean’s expert perspectives combined with real-world examples make every discussion both enlightening and engaging.

Invest in your financial future while pursuing your academic goals.

FAQ About Dino Tellone and His Scholarship

Dino Tellone, also known as Dean Tellone, is the President of Tellone Financial Services, Inc. He’s a financial professional with a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals through financial growth and tax efficiency strategies.

Dino Tellone serves as the President of Tellone Financial Services, Inc., where he works as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS. He specializes in financial planning, tax efficiency, and helping clients reach their financial objectives.

Yes, Dino Tellone (also known as Dean Tellone) currently has three scholarship opportunities available through different websites. The Dino Tellone Scholarship offers $2,600 to eligible students with an application deadline of April 30, 2025, and winners announced on May 20, 2025. Additionally, Dean Tellone offers the Dean Tellone Scholarship with a $2,600 award and a deadline of February 15, 2025, and the Tellone Financial Services Scholarship, also worth $2,600, with an application deadline of April 15, 2025. All three scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges and universities, regardless of major or discipline.

The Dino Tellone Scholarship provides a one-time award of $2,600 to help students with their educational expenses.

The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities, studying any major or discipline. International students studying in the USA are also eligible to apply.

The application deadline for the Dino Tellone Scholarship is April 30, 2025, with award recipients being announced on May 20, 2025.

Students must write a 500-700 word essay answering the question “How and why did you choose your major?” The essay must be original and not AI-written.

Dino Tellone holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Arizona and an MBA from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He also has professional certifications as a CFP and EA.

Applicants must complete an online application form on the scholarship website, including personal and academic information, and upload their essay as a PDF file with their full name as the filename.

Dino Tellone’s extensive experience in the financial field, combined with his love of education, inspired him to create the Dino Tellone Scholarship to help students achieve their academic dreams.

Scholarship Winner Announcement

We are proud to recognize outstanding academic achievement and dedication to excellence. Join us in celebrating our latest scholarship recipient.

Nicholas Prada

Scholarship Recipient

University

University of Cental Florida

Award Date

May 20, 2025

Amount

$2600.00

Question?

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