Since 2009, IP has awarded scholarships to 100 students totaling more than $185,000. IP received 150 scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Traditional in-person finalist interviews were replaced with online Zoom interviews due to ongoing Covid-19 prevention measures.

“This is our largest class since we started the scholarship program in 2009,” co-founder Joshua Hernandez said. “The students are a diverse group with a wide range of passions, including STEM fields, medicine, meteorology and music. They have the potential to make a great impact on their communities, and we’re excited to have them represent our organization.”

The IP 2021 Scholarship Class includes:

Faith Ajanaku, Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie

Ashar Alvany, Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie

Katelyn Buck, Crowley High School

Eric Gonzalez, Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory

Kyndall Jourdain, Bowie High School in Arlington

Jordan Logi, Lamar High School in Arlington

Emmanuel Mhrous, Central High School in Keller

Mikella Nguyen, International Leadership of Texas Keller- Saginaw High School

Riana Pinto, Martin High School in Arlington

Naomi Pongroq, Emmett J. Conrad High School in Dallas

Jose Ramos, Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie

Luelya Weldetensae, Emmett J. Conrad High School in Dallas