LeBron James Announces Partnership With University of Akron: The “I Promise” Program

LeBron James added another program to his charity, the LeBron James Family Foundation, partnering with the University of Akron to form the “I Promise” program.

Humbled & unbelievably proud to announce the #LJFF I PROMISE Institute at @UAkron!! Go back. invest. Rebuild. Change. that’s our duty. pic.twitter.com/4wND9HXiBH

— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 12, 2016

Kids who graduate high school from Akron Public Schools will be eligible to earn a full scholarship to Akron.

They also must meet other criteria, including certain standardized test scores and fulfill a community service requirement.

LeBron’s legacy off the court continues to grow. Speaking about his charitable work with students and education after Wednesday’s practice, LeBron said, “My foundation is – other than family – the number one thing in my life.”