The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Self-made \Self"-made`\, a. Made by one's self. [1913 Webster] Self-made man, a man who has risen from poverty or obscurity by means of his own talents or energies. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
self-made adj 1: having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts; "a self-made millionaire"