VIDEO: Black Eyed Peas Artist Honors College-Bound Students

Families, College Track alumni and College Track counselors and mentors were all beaming Friday night at Electronic Arts. They, along with multiple Grammy Award winner will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas, applauded the perseverance and dedication of the Class of 2011 College Track graduates.

Co-founder Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of Steve Jobs, started College Track 13 years ago with the belief that intellect and talent were spread evenly across society, but resources and opportunities were not. They wanted to reach into underserved communities and provide SAT prep, study abroad opportunities, extracurricular activities and a quiet place to study for these motivated, bright young students.

"I believe that all students, regardless or race or zip code, should have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. With this support, i.am.college track scholars will be able to turn their dreams into a reality," will.i.am said in a statement.

He said College Track's personal one-on-one style with each students, rather than throwing money at a cause, was the reason he wanted to partner with the organization.

One hundred percent of the students from centers in East Palo Alto, Oakland and San Francisco's Bayview Hunters Point graduate from high school. Ninety percent go on to a four-year college and 65 percent graduate from college, according to CEO David Silver.

graduate Sergio Mendoza said College Track helped him realize limitless opportunities. He will be attending the Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London.