Since 2009, IP has awarded scholarships to 77 students totaling more than $140,000. IP received 175 scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ten students were selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship to attend college.

“This is the first time in the organization’s history that we have an all-women scholarship class,” IP co-founder Justin Hernandez said. “These young ladies have worked very hard to get to where they are today. We know their example will inspire others just like them to follow their dreams.”

The IP 2019 Scholarship Class includes:

Ofuchinyelu Akpom, Sam Houston High School in Arlington

Titilayo Arowolo, L.V. Berkner High School in Richardson

Vy Chu, Carter Riverside High School in Fort Worth

Nura Ibrahim, South Hills High School in Fort Worth

Destinee Mendez, Sam Houston High School in Arlington

Michelle Mora, Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth

Elena Regalado, Martin High School in Fort Worth

Tanya Serna, Fossil Ridge High School in Keller

Mashal Syed, W.E. Boswell High School in Fort Worth

Blessing Umoeka, Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie