Global Education
Michael and Susan work to ensure every child has access to a quality education. They back solutions that deliver real gains for students and ensure those gains reach more classrooms, more systems, and more communities.
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graduates earning degrees with support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
When we think about how to change the world for the better, we believe that starting with the world’s children is a good place.
Here's what's happening
The Dells focus on programs that move students from education to employment — building skills that lead to credentials, supporting college persistence through graduation, and creating career pathways that open doors to meaningful employment.
Helping Great Schools Grow with Charter School Growth Fund
Charter School Growth Fund reaches 725,000 children across 30 states, helping high-performing charter schools expand, boost academic outcomes, raise graduation rates, and open opportunities for more students. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has supported the fund since 2007.
Bridging the Digital Divide with Boys & Girls Clubs
Through AT&T Connected Learning Centers in Boys & Girls Clubs, Dell Technologies is helping more than 123,000 young people access safe spaces where they can learn, connect with mentors, and discover new possibilities for their future.
Dell Scholars: Unlocking Potential from College to Careers
Dell Scholars is supporting thousands of college students across the United States by providing financial support, mentoring, and resources that help first-generation students stay in school, earn their degrees, and build successful careers.
UT for Me, Powered by Dell Scholars
In partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports more than 14,000 Pell-eligible students, giving them the tools and guidance they need to stay on track, graduate, and pursue meaningful careers.
Girls Who Game: Gaming Their Way Into STEM
Through playful gaming and hands-on mentorship, Girls Who Game — created in partnership with Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and Intel — empowers students around the world to explore STEM, strengthen leadership, and grow into confident, creative problem solvers.
Strengthening India’s Public Schools for Lasting Impact
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation works with government in India to strengthen public schools, helping 10 million students gain the skills and support they need to stay in school, graduate, and take the next steps toward prosperity.
Dell Aspire Scholars: Connecting Ambition to Achievement in India
The Dell Aspire Scholars program equips high-performing students in India to develop real-world skills, build professional networks, and launch strong careers.
Doubling College Graduation Rates Through Mentorship
Let’s Get Ready, with backing from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, pairs first-generation college students with trained mentors who provide one-on-one virtual support to navigate college and graduate career-ready.
Fast-Tracking Careers for Students
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation partners with organizations like Prelude to provide paid internships that give high school students real-world experience and mentorship, opening doors and doubling their chances of long-term career success.
Dell Young Leaders: Building Careers After Graduation in Africa
Dell Young Leaders is helping first-generation university students in Africa graduate and secure quality jobs in a country where more than half of young people face unemployment.
Transforming Education for Every High School Student in One Israeli City
Darca Schools is Israel’s top-performing school network, raising graduation rates and giving thousands of students a chance to pursue college and careers. With support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Darca Schools was able to commit new resources to all four high schools in the city of Ofakim.
