Transforming lives through education inspiration and opportunity

Programs

I.AM
FIRST

LAUSD partners with will.i.am and i.am Angel Foundation to bring FIRST Robotics programs to 400 Los Angeles public schools. Learn More

I.AM STEAM

STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. We bring STEAM programs to underserved communities like Boyle Heights to enable its youth to compete for the jobs of the future. Learn More

I.AM COLLEGE TRACK

We empower students in Boyle Heights to reach their dreams of a college degree through i.am College Track, a program providing comprehensive academic and social support. Learn More

Latest
News

will.i.am Appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador for AI Skills Coalition

To raise awareness and mobilize support for AI education and skills development. Read More

Congrats to the i.am College Track Class of 2025

We are proud to recognize the achievements of our 69 high school graduates of the i.am College Track program this year. Read More

Recapping Another Successful Year of i.am FIRST x LAUSD Robotics

During the 2024-2025 FIRST Robotics season, LAUSD and the i.am Angel Foundation supported 76 teams. Read More

will.i.am and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Discuss Gen Z's Digital Fluency

Clinton Global Initiative 2023's Spotlight Session. Read More

will.i.am and Mercedes-AMG Collaborate on STEAM Skills for Future Generations

Helping to build a STEAM-ready talent pool that will uplift communities. Read More

Bill Gates and will.i.am discuss progress through STEAM

The two philanthropists discuss their shared passion for STEAM as tools for innovation. Read More

will.i.am receives Crystal Award at World Economic Forum in Davos

The award recognizes artists who have shown exemplary commitment to improving the state of the world. Read More

Videos

i.am Angel x LAUSD Teams Compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship 2025

Every year, over 50,000 students from around the world come to Houston to compete in… Read More

i.am FIRST x LAUSD District Championship 2025

On March 1st, 2025, 22 FTC teams from the Los Angeles Unified School District competed… Read More

i.am FIRST x LAUSD Robotics Championship 2022

On April 2nd, 2022, the i.am Angel Foundation and the LA Unified School District hosted… Read More

Celebrating i.am College Track Students at the 2022 East LA Classic

Students from the i.am College Track program in Boyle Heights are highlighted and honored for… Read More

About the i.am Angel Foundation

will.i.am launched the i.am Angel Foundation in 2009 to transform lives through education, inspiration and… Read More

A Conversation on Innovation with will.i.am and Bill Gates

An exciting discussion on how science is delivering breakthroughs and innovations that are transforming lives… Read More

will.i.am: Technology with a Purpose at Gates Foundation Goalkeepers

Musician and philanthropist will.i.am provides insights in the role education can play in eradicating global… Read More

i.am College Track Boyle Heights Students Launch to College

i.am College Track celebrated its inaugural Launch to College on May 19, 2016. Los Angeles… Read More

Hack for L.A. 2014 at Los Angeles City Hall

On May 31 - June 1, 2014, i.am Angel Foundation helped organize the first ever… Read More

The Pyramidi: A Digital Revolution Exhibit

The Pyramidi is a collaborative multimedia project by will.i.am and Yuri Suzuki, created for the… Read More

Code.org: What Most Schools Don’t Teach

A short message from Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, will.i.am, NBA all-star Chris Bosh, Drew Houston… Read More

i.am FIRST: My Robot is Better Than Your Robot

Science is rock and roll. Find out why geeks are the coolest people from will.i.am,… Read More

will.i.am and The Prince’s Trust launch new education initiative

Musician and philanthropist will.i.am has launched a new Prince's Trust scheme to engage disadvantaged young… Read More

NASA: The Making of “Reach for the Stars” with will.i.am

On August 28, 2012, for the first time in history, a recorded song was beamed… Read More

The first recipients of will.i.am’s i.am scholarship on The Oprah Winfrey Show 2009

In 2009, high school students Jaiquann, Elijah, Darien and Barien were accepted into their dream… Read More