Since 2009, IP has awarded scholarships to 87 students totaling more than $165,000. IP received 175 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.

“Student interview have always been an important piece of the scholarship selection process for our organization,” Board member Johnathan Baker said. “The interviews give us the opportunity to learn more about the students and establish long-term relationships, and this is what differentiates us from other organizations and helps us continue to build a strong network.”

The IP 2020 DFW Scholarship Class includes:

Janelle Baker, The Science and Engineering Magnet in Dallas

Bavyl Bebawy, L.D. Bell High School in Hurst

Yuliana Cano Palacios, Everman Joe C. Bean High School in Everman

Anecia Coleman, School of Education and Social Services in Dallas

Surahi Sanchez, Haltom High School in Haltom City

Payton Smith, Martin High School in Arlington

Drake Stokes, Arlington High School in Arlington