Scholarships That Include a Free Laptop
While programs that explicitly hand out a physical laptop (like Dell Scholars) are rare, many top-tier scholarships provide a dedicated technology stipend designed specifically to cover the cost of a laptop, books, and essential equipment.
Dell Scholars Program→
A prestigious annual scholarship awarding $20,000 plus a free laptop and textbook credits to 500 college-bound high school seniors demonstrating financial need.
The Gates Scholarship→
A highly selective, full-ride scholarship for minority, high school seniors that explicitly covers unmet needs including books and technology/laptops.
Google Lime Scholarship→
Awards $10,000 to university students with disabilities pursuing computer science, intended to support tuition, books, and essential computing hardware.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship→
Provides up to $25,000 in tuition assistance plus additional smaller stipends explicitly designed to help students transition to college and purchase technology.