We provide future visionaries, leaders and innovators with financial assistance for a world-class education. Since 2009 the i.am Scholarship program has awarded more than $1 Million to qualifying students in need of financial support. Scholarships are offered to students who have been involved in our i.am STEAM and i.am College Track programs only.
“I know my purpose is to continue to inspire young people because it’s just going to keep inspiring me back. I want to do my part. I want to invest in America’s future and I want to send you to college. i.am here to let you know that you can be anything you want to be. You are the future of the world.” — will.i.am
At the heart of the i.am College Track program is a steadfast 10-year commitment to each student, particularly those who are first-generation and low-income, providing practical tools for success beyond college graduation. This year, the i.am Angel Foundation and…
Read MoreThe i.am/Angel Foundation has continued its mission to advance students in STEM in Boyle Heights and communities like it. In partnership with ESRI, ArcGIS mapping software was donated to the Magnet, Science, and Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School…
Read MoreThis holiday season, the i.am Angel Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with VING as a way to give back to those most in need. The VING project is a unique effort. It challenges young people, ages 14-18, to nominate…
Read MoreThis year, the i.am College Track program graduated its largest group of students to date. 59 students graduated from high school, with all of them set to attend a 4-year university, making it the sixth year in a row having…
Read MoreBlack Eyed Peas front man will.i.am returns to campaign mode with his new song “American Dream” that is kicking off a $5 million GoFundMe fundraising initiative today to benefit the i.am Angel Foundation. [embed]https://youtu.be/1NjH_pVai2M[/embed] Education is a core building block…
Read MoreThe i.am Angel team recently had the opportunity to catch up with Kimberly Ortega, a graduate from our very first i.am College Track cohort. This summer, Kimberly graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Government and American Studies. Kim…
Read MoreCOVID-19 may be affecting students, but it doesn’t stop them from achieving their dreams of getting into college. Our 5th cohort of i.am College Track students is graduating high school in May, and are currently deciding which colleges they will…
Read MoreThe i.am Angel Foundation was once again happy to support high school students with a travel abroad opportunity. This summer, the foundation sponsored two students to Shanghai, China to be immersed in culture, food, and education. Boyle Heights STEM Magnet High…
Read MoreThe i.am Angel Foundation is proud of all of our scholars. From CalState LA to Brown University, these students have earned their right to an i.am Scholarship. One of those students, Mariano Bonilla, is currently attending USC and majoring in…
Read MoreThis summer we graduated our 4th cohort at i.am College Track with all 43 students set to attend college in the fall. We also have our first-ever Ivy League-bound students heading to Brown University and Dartmouth College. Other popular college…
Read Morei.am.angel Foundation and Esri have partnered to launch the i.am ESRI Scholarship for Boyle Heights students who have demonstrated outstanding work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping technology. Esri is an international supplier of GIS software, web GIS and…
Read MoreFrom The Huffington Post, originally posted on 08/22/2014: In 2009, high school students Jaiquann, Elijah, Darien and Barien were accepted into their dream universities but couldn't afford to go. Along with being track stars and top students, the ambitious young…
Read MoreThis summer the i.am Angel Foundation, in partnership with the 100,000 Strong Foundation, provided scholarships for 7 students from Roosevelt High School in Boyle Heights, East L.A. to study Chinese language and culture in Beijing, China. “The partnership between i.am…
Read MoreEntertainer and philanthropist will.i.am on Thursday announced a major grant from the 100,000 Strong Foundation to his i.am. College Track center to create new opportunities for area students to learn Mandarin and study in China. The $100,000 contribution is…
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