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Dell Young Leaders

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Foundation Youth Leadership Grants College Prep Grants Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Focused on South African students with potential to succeed in higher education and careers.

Overview

Geographic Scope: South Africa

Focus Areas: University Success, Jobs & Livelihoods

Overview:
Since 2010, the Dell Young Leaders program has empowered over 2,000 South African students with comprehensive scholarships and life-changing support to succeed in university and secure meaningful careers.

Key Support Services:

Comprehensive scholarship support
Career consultations and guidance
Interview skills training
Resume development
Industry professional connections
Job placement support
Financial management education
Personal growth support

Eligibility:
Focused on South African students with potential to succeed in higher education and careers.

Impact:
Program participants graduate and transition into meaningful careers. Example: Graduate secured career as Buyer-Category Manager at national retail chain through program support.

Background:
Part of Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's $6.25 billion commitment to 25 million American children.

What Michael & Susan Dell Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 835
Total given: $164.61M
Median grant: $19K
Range: $75–$50M

By dollars: Colorado 32%, Texas 28%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Charter School Growth Fund · Denver, CO

Launching the Dell Catalyst Fund to Drive Quality Charter School Growth

$50M
University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

UT For Me Powered by Dell Scholars: 2024-2025 Academic Year

$8.49M
Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc · Austin, TX

Scaling Community First! Village to Combat Homelessness

$7.59M
United Jewish Appeal · New York, NY

Launching a Hub to Transform the Lives of Jewish New Yorkers

$2.5M
Communities Foundation of Texas · Dallas, TX

Scaling Education to College and Career Pathways in Texas

$1.77M