SANDUSKY (AP) – LeBron James is giving kids from Akron — ones with challenging backgrounds like his — the chance to go to college for free.
The NBA star has partnered with the University of Akron to provide a guaranteed four-year scholarship to the school for students in James’ “I Promise” program who qualify. The scholarship will cover tuition and the university’s general service fee — currently $9,500 per year.
It’s the latest example of James, who often refers to himself “as just a kid from Akron” giving back to a community that helped raise him.
James announced the program Thursday while hosting an event for students at Cedar Point Amusement Park.
The school and the LeBron James Family Foundation are still finalizing the criteria for the scholarships.