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LeBron James "I Promise" Program

    The LeBron James "I Promise" Program was established in 2015 for students in the Akron I Promise Network beginning in middle school and attend Akron public schools. The award provides full tuition and fees at University of Akron. The program is funded by the LeBron James Family Foundation.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2015

    Website Links 

    http://lebronjamesfamilyfoundation.org/page/akronipromise
    http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/lebron-james-announces-full-scholarships-to-…

    Promise Typology Category 

    Four-year institution programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    Ohio

    Residency Requirement 

    N/A

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    School District

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Unknown

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    7

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No