Jeffrey L. August, founder of the J.L. August Bridge Builder Mentoring Program, is celebrating one of his bright mentees—and for good reason.
Jason Ogunlana, a 7th-grade student at the Young Men’s Leadership Academy and two-year mentee in the Bridge Builder program, has been awarded a full tuition scholarship to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio’s prestigious PREP (Pre-Freshman Engineering Program) this summer.
Jason is one of four standout middle school students selected for this opportunity, joining Ersan Yutman, Benjamin Lopez, and Ihtisham Nouman. The UTSA PREP program is known for being competitive and rigorous, focusing on preparing students for future success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Students will engage in college-level coursework, hands-on learning, and collaborative projects alongside other high-achieving peers from across the region.
He’s the smallest one in the group, but don’t let that fool you—he’s incredibly intelligent,” August shared proudly. “He speaks English with a great accent and has been an active part of our mentoring program for two years.
J.L. August, Bridge Builder Mentoring Program
The Bridge Builder program is designed to uplift and guide young men through mentorship, leadership development, and educational support. Jason’s achievement is a powerful reflection of the program’s impact—and a glimpse of his promising future.
The San Antonio ISD community joins in congratulating all four scholars for earning a spot in one of UTSA’s most respected academic initiatives.
