May 13, 2010 — Dallas Weekly reports that nine high school seniors participating in the Bickel & Brewer Foundation Future leaders Program (FLP) have received over $1 million in scholarships and over 25 college acceptance letters. In addition, FLP seniors Semmey Neguse and Efrain Vera received the prestigious Gates Milennium Scholarship.
The FLP's Class of 2010 was honored at a recognition ceremony, held April 29, at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins shared the keynote address — "encouraging the students to work hard to achieve their goals."
The article states that the "ever-growing" FLP provides "premium academic instruction and specialized leadership training for 160 students, fifth through twelfth grade, from Oak Cliff, South Dallas and East Dallas." The program benefits from a collaboration between public and private school teachers.
According to the article, the FLP's graduating class has committed to institutions such as Morehouse College, The University of North Texas, and The University of Houston.