I Know I Can

I Know I Can I Know I Can is a non-profit, college & career access program serving central Ohio students. And we're here to help.

I Know I Can believes that every Columbus City Schools student deserves the opportunity to achieve their dream of earning a college education. From elementary school through college, I Know I Can College Advisors and volunteers encourage students to dream big and work hard. As one of the largest and most successful college access programs in the country, we provide the inspiration to ignite ambiti

on, the advice to excel and the financial support and guidance to enable students to earn a college degree.

This past weekend was full of graduations, celebrations, and milestones, and we couldn’t be more proud of our students! ...
06/02/2026

This past weekend was full of graduations, celebrations, and milestones, and we couldn’t be more proud of our students!

Congratulations, Class of 2026 🎉🎓 We can’t wait to see what’s next. 💙

Yesterday, we joined partners from ConnectUS and the Columbus Partnership to celebrate a device delivery that will help ...
05/29/2026

Yesterday, we joined partners from ConnectUS and the Columbus Partnership to celebrate a device delivery that will help expand technology access for Columbus Promise students across Franklin County. 💻🎓

Access to a reliable device can make a major difference as students prepare for college coursework, communication, career pathways, and everyday academic responsibilities.

Through this partnership, refurbished devices will be distributed to eligible Columbus Promise students, helping remove barriers and support their success after graduation.
We’re grateful to the many community and corporate partners working together to help close the digital divide and invest in the future of our students.

05/28/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

We’ve had a great time this week celebrating the Class of 2026 at Marion-Franklin High School, Franklin Heights High Sch...
05/22/2026

We’ve had a great time this week celebrating the Class of 2026 at Marion-Franklin High School, Franklin Heights High School, and South High School during signing days and special celebrations. There’s nothing better than seeing students recognized for all of their hard work and the bright futures ahead of them. Congrats, seniors!

Today, we’re proud to share another Legacy Connections spotlight featuring Jeana Weatherspoon — a Northland High School ...
05/21/2026

Today, we’re proud to share another Legacy Connections spotlight featuring Jeana Weatherspoon — a Northland High School Class of 2018 graduate and I Know I Can grant recipient whose journey has been marked by growth academically, professionally, and athletically.

Since graduating, Jeana earned her bachelor’s degree in health science in 2022 and completed her master’s degree in 2025. She now works as an intervention specialist, using her education and experience to make a meaningful impact every day. Beyond her career, Jeana continues to pursue her passion for basketball and hopes to one day play professionally abroad.
Stories like Jeana’s are what Legacy Connections is all about — celebrating the achievements of IKIC alumni and staying connected as a community!

Were you connected with I Know I Can through advising, scholarships, grants, or college and career support? We’d love for you to join our Legacy Connections network! Complete the form at www.iknowican.org/legacy to receive a welcome packet and invitation to our very first Legacy Connections Gathering on June 9 ahead of our Founders Scholarship Celebration.

We loved joining students and staff at Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School to celebrate seniors as they announced the...
05/20/2026

We loved joining students and staff at Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School to celebrate seniors as they announced their plans for life after graduation — from college and careers to military service and skilled trades. No matter the pathway, we’re proud to recognize each student’s hard work, creativity, and accomplishments.

Congratulations, seniors! We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. 💙

Students from the Academies at Beechcroft High School recently participated in a Career Exposure Day with Go Sustainable...
05/19/2026

Students from the Academies at Beechcroft High School recently participated in a Career Exposure Day with Go Sustainable Energy at ’s Hilliard Branch!

Through hands-on rotations in building design, automation, and engineering, students explored careers in construction, maintenance, and energy engineering. They reviewed building layouts and systems, explored automation technology, toured the library’s mechanical spaces, and used engineering tools while learning about real-world industry careers and energy-saving strategies.

Thank you to our partners for helping students connect classroom learning to future career pathways and discover new possibilities for life after high school!

Junior to Senior Day at Walnut Ridge High School last month was a powerful opportunity to help students prepare for what...
05/18/2026

Junior to Senior Day at Walnut Ridge High School last month was a powerful opportunity to help students prepare for what comes next after graduation. 🎓

In partnership with Walnut Ridge HS, , and , students participated in sessions focused on college applications, trade pathways, resume and interview preparation, and testing strategies.

Students shared that they left the day feeling more confident, motivated, and prepared for their future pathways.

Thank you to all of our partners for helping create meaningful opportunities that empower students to plan for life after high school!

We’re cleaning up our College & Career Coach and getting ready to hit the road for summer programming soon! ☀️🚌This summ...
05/14/2026

We’re cleaning up our College & Career Coach and getting ready to hit the road for summer programming soon! ☀️🚌

This summer, we’ll be back out in the community helping students complete the FAFSA, tackle college enrollment tasks, explore career pathways, and prepare for what’s next after high school. 🎓✨

Stay tuned for our summer programming schedule and upcoming community stops!

Legacy Connections Spotlights are back! 💙Today, we’re proud to spotlight Sarah Sinclair — an I Know I Can Founders Schol...
05/13/2026

Legacy Connections Spotlights are back! 💙

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Sarah Sinclair — an I Know I Can Founders Scholarship recipient whose journey took her from Columbus Alternative High School to Cornell University and now to Microsoft as a Senior Product Manager in Seattle.

Are you a graduate who connected with I Know I Can during your high school journey? We’d love to reconnect through Legacy Connections! Complete our form at iknowican.org/legacy to receive a welcome packet and invitation to our very first Legacy Connections Gathering on June 9 ahead of our Founders Scholarship Celebration.

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