Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Join us in welcoming our 500 new Dell Scholars! Today, they join a community of more than 6,000 students and alumni nationwide, all driven to turn their education into a career that lifts up their families and communities. 🎓🎉 We’re committed to equipping them with personalized academic, financial, and emotional support every step of the way. Congratulations to our new scholars! We look forward to all that you will achieve! Dell Scholars Program

Join us in welcoming the second cohort of Dell Aspire Scholars! These 121 exceptional and driven students from Delhi Technological University (Formerly DCE) and Hansraj College at Delhi University are becoming part of a growing community of scholars as they pursue their college and career goals.  

By 2036, 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟯 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟰 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 will require education beyond high school. High schools across the state are working with colleges and businesses to ensure students graduate with the skills and experience needed to succeed in a changing workforce. 𝗣-𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: ✅ A high school diploma plus a credential or associate degree ✅ Hands-on experience through internships, apprenticeships, and job training ✅ A direct path to high-wage, in-demand careers 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: P-TECH students are nearly twice as likely to earn a credential and/or degree compared to students in traditional high schools. Momentum for P-TECH schools is building across Texas:  📈 𝟱𝟲% 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, expanding access to more students each year  🏫 𝟲𝟬+ 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, connecting education to real-world skills 🎓 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 entering the workforce prepared for high-demand careers More students are graduating ready for the jobs Texas needs—strengthening communities and driving economic growth. Reo Pruiett | Educate Texas

Meet Noel Arellano, EIT—one of many talented Dell Scholars who turned early opportunities into career success! Through micro-internships, Noel gained hands-on experience that propelled him into a thriving engineering career in the energy sector. His story is a testament to how small opportunities can lead to big achievements! At Dell Scholars, we know that connecting students with real-world opportunities makes a lasting impact. By partnering with us, your organization can help shape the next generation of diverse, career-ready talent. Let’s work together to create more success stories like Noel’s! Interested in partnering? Let’s connect, our DMs are open!

LiftEd supports the Government of India’s NIPUN Bharat Mission, working to unlock the potential of 4 million children by equipping them with foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills.   Through an innovative blended finance model, bringing together private, public, and commercial funds, LiftEd has mobilized $20 million over five years to amplify social impact investments. This collaborative approach fosters innovation and collective action, uniting education leaders from the private sector and civil society to complement government efforts in creating opportunities for every child to thrive.   British Asian Trust   #NIPUNBharat #BlendedFinance #IndiaEducation #LiftEd

Dell Scholars Program alum Larry Anazia, a 2009 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, knew from a young age that a college degree would play a critical role in achieving his goals. Driven to contribute to the greater good, his work has taken him from state and local government consulting to the forefront of today’s emerging technologies.     “My personal fulfillment comes out of this concept of adding value, whether it be in the work that I do professionally or adding value to society in some way.”     Internships taught Larry to be open to new possibilities in his career. His college education equipped him with the skills to add value within various industries, offering unexpected opportunities and expanding his horizons. Today, he is focused on making social media platforms safer for users of all ages.      Over the past 20 years, the Dell Scholars program has empowered over 4,000 students like Larry to achieve their college and career goals through personalized academic, financial, and emotional support. 

“It’s now possible for almost anyone to tap into knowledge to help them think through any problem that they’re dealing with in a way that was never possible before.” Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, addressed the topic of technology and innovation at the intersection of health care in a live conversation today at The University of Texas at Austin, the future home of The University of Texas Medical Center. “Zoom down into medicine. In medical schools of the past, the idea was you’re supposed to know everything,” he said. “Now, the practitioner has the opportunity to have tremendous amounts of help to inform their ability.” The talk was a wide-ranging exploration of the health applications of technology, from wearables to telemedicine, with a focus on centering emerging innovation on patient and provider needs, the imperative to engage expertise across disciplines, and workforce preparedness. All are concepts UT has embraced in its planning for UT Medical Center, which is anchored by Dell Med and emphasizes the value of campus expertise and resources in its strategic plan, Health Starts Here. Dell was joined by John Noseworthy, M.D., emeritus president and CEO of Mayo Clinic and the chairman of digital consortium Aegis Ventures, along with UT President Jay Hartzell, Ph.D., and Claudia Lucchinetti, M.D., UT’s senior vice president for medical affairs and dean of Dell Medical School. Noseworthy encouraged leaders on stage to embrace “less talking and more listening” in reorienting health care professionals for a digital-first future. “They will explore the boundaries of their creativity,” he said. “Just make sure they are rooted in the values [of where you want to go].” Learn more about the plan for UT Medical Center: https://bit.ly/3V6G7tt

The Skill Impact Bond is transforming job opportunities for young Indians. As India’s first development impact bond focused on skill-building, it is set to empower 50,000 youth with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce over the next four years.    By prioritizing job placement and retention, the initiative strengthens collaboration between the private sector and education systems, enhancing India’s technical and vocational training ecosystem. It also fosters the sharing of insights, data, and best practices—unlocking the potential of young people on a national scale. 

Students often need more than degrees to succeed—they need skills 🛠️, experience 📈, and connections 🔗 to land meaningful jobs and unlock economic opportunities. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿. If your work equips students with in-demand skills, networks, and experience, learn more about how to apply and partner with us. 📝 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟴 ⏳ Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/g4GXja6B

Each year, Sharon Vigil and her team at Communities In Schools of Central Texas bring the support students need directly to campus, serving 64,000 students in 104 Austin schools.     Drawing on resources throughout the community, CIS partners with more than 60 organizations, including food banks, counselors, health care providers, tutors, and college mentors, tailoring support to the needs at each school.    By equipping students with what they need to succeed, CIS allows schools to focus on helping them excel in the classroom, building the next generation of leaders in Austin.    #StudentSuccess #Austin #Education