Resilient. Ambitious. Driven.

Future Leaders in South Africa.

RESILIENT. AMBITIOUS. DRIVEN.

FUTURE LEADERS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

We empower first-generation university students from low-income backgrounds to overcome their barriers to success and realise their role as leaders in their communities and careers.

DELL YOUNG LEADERS BY THE NUMBERS

1.4K

scholarships awarded

97%

retention rate

98%

placement rate

630+

alumni

Meet Our Leaders

First-generation students from low-income backgrounds have the odds stacked against them for success at university. Through programme support, Dell Young Leaders graduate from leading universities in South Africa and continue their journey as programme Alumni, furthering their studies or succeeding in careers with leading employers.

Career Insights Series: Yonela on Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Dell Young Leaders alum Yonela shares more on emotional intelligence in the workplace, and advice on what university students can do now to begin to develop this important skill.

Career Insights Series: Noloyiso on Working in Data Analytics

Dell Young Leaders alumni provide guidance to students on their career journey and how to prepare for the world of work.

Career Insights Series: Athenkosi on Working in Tech

Dell Young Leaders alum Athenkosi is now working in tech as a software engineer, and shares his advice for students and recent graduates.

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