A dozen AVID seniors have been named Dell Scholars this year: Jannat Hussain and Kolten Gonzalez-Gerth of Berkner; Franco Fernández, Mercedes Perez Rodríguez, and José Luis Mendoza Acosta of Pearce; Fiona Habte, Zain Ali, Daisy Parada, Oswaldo Merlan, and Jetzamany Mata of RHS. and Rosie Thluai and Sher Moo Ku of Lake Highlands.
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation began the scholarship program in 2004 to assist highly motivated and underserved high school students. There are about 500 Dell Scholars named annually across the U.S., and RISD now has 88 Dell Scholars since 2009.
The award includes $20,000, a laptop, credits for textbooks, and a personalized, multifaceted support network. Congratulations to the students, parents, families, and teachers! #RISDBelieves
