Free Wireless Devices: 1 Million Project Foundation
Subject: Shelby County Public Schools will provide free wireless devices and service to eligible students
Again, this year, our school district is participating in the 1Million Project Foundation, a national effort to help high school students, achieve their full potential by providing them with a free mobile device with high-speed Internet access. Last year, only eligible high school students could participate. This year, the 1Million Project Foundation has opened that up to all grades, K-12.
Participating in this program will help ensure that Shelby County students have the 24/7 Internet access they need to be successful in today’s school environment with SCPS@Home and SCPS@School. It can also help students gain the digital skills needed for today’s jobs.
This is a completely free program for both our school district and for our students to participate in.
What will Eligible Students Receive?
• A free hotspot device (to connect a laptop or tablet to Wi-Fi)
• 10GB per month of free high-speed wireless data
What Can I Do with My Device?
• Online research for school papers
• Submit homework that must be submitted online
• Connect online with teachers and fellow students
• Complete scholarships or enrollment for college
• Anything else (appropriate) online
Shelby County Public Schools is working to eliminate the inability to access the Internet at home so that students can be successful in a digital world.
In order to apply for a hotspot, please complete the following form by clicking here.
Read more about the 1Million Project Foundation at 1MillionProject.org.