PHARR – Making district history, thirty-five high school students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA) were named recipients of the competitive 2020 Dell Scholarship. The students will receive $20,000, a brand new laptop, and textbook credits to complete their post-secondary education.
First started in 2004, the Dell Scholars program is an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation that recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. The program places greater emphasis on their determination to succeed, not just academic record and test scores. Out of the 34 seniors, 18 seniors were awarded the inaugural Dell Scholars at ...