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-SUMMER PROGRAM CLOSING CEREMONY- Louisville, KY — July 24, 2026 — Lincoln Foundation, in partnership with the University of Louisville College of Business, will host the 5th Annual Digital Transformation Academy. Whitney M. Young Scholars in the tenth and eleventh grades spent part of their summer learning how data and technology
On Saturday, April 18, Lincoln Foundation’s Whitney M. Young Scholars Program hosted its Fourth Annual Speech Contest at Bellarmine University’s Hilary Room, celebrating student voice, leadership, and academic excellence. Nearly 100 family members and supporters gathered to hear five outstanding 10th-grade scholars deliver original, research-based speeches on issues shaping their
This summer, Whitney M. Young Scholars dove into a season of innovation, creativity, and academic growth through a series of dynamic, academic-focused programs designed to inspire and empower. From engineering challenges to entrepreneurial pitches, here are the standout moments from this year’s summer offerings: INSPIRE Summer Program: Engineering for a
Celebrating Excellence: Whitney M. Young Scholars Class of 2025 Lincoln Foundation proudly honored 32 outstanding high school seniors at the annual Whitney M. Young Scholars Program Banquet, celebrating their academic achievements and dedication. Together, these scholars earned over $8 million in college scholarships! Thanks to presenting sponsor Baird Financial, and supporting sponsors Park National
Jasmine Bradley, WYSP Class of 2023 Jasmine is a sophomore at Northern Kentucky University, pursuing a degree in nursing. She currently works as a Critical Care Technician in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Jasmine wants to become a Traveling Nurse or ER Nurse. She plans to apply for
The Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative was created to provide unparalleled academic support, guidance, and mentoring to scholars from middle school through college. This continuum empowers scholars to think bigger about their educational journeys and future careers. Our mission is to provide our scholars with opportunities for success in the
We congratulate Erica McPheeters, who was selected to serve as one of the five members of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival Court. Erica is a Whitney M. Young Scholar who graduated from Central High School in 2021. She was selected as a Derby Princess after a rigorous selection process that
Lincoln Foundation is proud to announce a transformative milestone in its storied history with the launch of the Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative. This new focus underscores the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing underrepresented youth from the 8th grade through college completion and into career-related internships. The Whitney M. Young Leadership
Every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our student support starts in the 8th grade to overcome educational disparities, financial barriers, and resource gaps.
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