Dell Scholars Program

Michael Dell's foundation created a scholarship program that solves the real reason low-income students drop out of college: not tuition, but everything else. Dell Scholars receive $20,000 over six years, plus a laptop, textbook credits, and — critically — a dedicated support team that helps with financial emergencies, academic struggles, and life crises. Their 6-year graduation rate is 83%, nearly double the national average for Pell Grant recipients. The program has invested over $100 million in 7,000+ students since 2004.