i.am Angel Foundation

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

12,000 middle and high school students will have the opportunity to participate.

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

We support programs in coding, robotics, and design.

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

95% of our i.am College Track scholars will be the first in their family to attend college.

Latest
News

Boyle Heights Fire Relief Efforts

Providing air purifiers and other fire relief to the community after the Lineage warehouse fire. Read More

Congrats to the i.am College Track Class of 2026

We are proud to recognize the achievements of our 58 high school graduates of the i.am College Track program this year! Read More

i.am Angel x LAUSD Robotics Teams Win Awards at 2026 World Championship

Our FTC teams had a strong showing at this year’s FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston. Read More

LAUSD Robotics League Wraps 2025-26 Season with New Milestones

This year, a record number of teams competed in tournaments across the district. Read More

U.S. Governor's Cup: Inspiring America's Youth in STEM

will.i.am joined FIRST Robotics youth from all 50 states in Washington, D.C. Read More

i.am Angel Foundation Annual Report 2025

It has been another year of meaningful impact for the i.am Angel Foundation. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

i.am.angel Scholars Present GIS Mapping Projects at Esri User Conference

i.am.angel Scholars from Roosevelt High School in Boyle Heights were part of the lineup at… Read More

Students Reach for the Stars with will.i.am at NASA JPL

Musician will.i.am addresses students at JPL during an event celebrating the first time in history… Read More

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