Twenty-six students celebrated at the National Press Club on Friday as part of the 15th Annual ScholarCHIPS Awards.
Benjamin Banneker High School alum Yasmine Arrington Brooks said it was a milestone for the organization since it was its largest class of scholars.
鈥淪ince its founding in 2012, has invested more than $700,000 to support over 120 students, providing scholarships, mentoring, mental health resources, emergency assistance, technology, and career development – helping young people impacted by parental incarceration,鈥� according to the organization.
鈥淧art of my story is that my dad has been in and out of jail and prison my whole life,鈥� said Brooks.
The students will receive financial assistance to help offset the cost of their education.
鈥�$1,750 a semester,鈥� Brooks said.
Lola Washington, a college freshman and D.C. native, is a recipient.
Her dad went to prison when she was a toddler.
鈥淚 hope that I鈥檒l just have more of a support system that I can lean on in college, people who have experienced the same challenges I did growing up,鈥� she said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a source of encouragement,鈥� Brooks said.
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