The application window for the Whitney M. Young Scholars Program for the 2026–2027 academic year is now closed.
We are deeply grateful to every family and student who applied and shared their hopes, goals, and commitment to higher education with us.
Each year, the Whitney M. Young Scholars Program receives more qualified applications than available spaces, making the selection process highly competitive. Selection into the program reflects a student’s academic promise, motivation, and readiness to benefit from long-term college preparation and support.
Scholars accepted into the Whitney M. Young Scholars Program will be notified in May.
Imagine a future where your student achieves success beyond their dreams – a future with an additional $1.2M in lifetime earnings just from saying yes to a college degree.
Lincoln Foundation has spent over a century empowering under-resourced youth to succeed in education and life. With the Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative, we have consistently proven that the right support leads to college degrees, fulfilling careers, and breaking cycles of hardship.
Tailored to academically talented, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, our programs provide the foundation for success in college and beyond.
Start the journey here: access applications, manage enrollments, and secure your scholar’s future.
Every contribution creates opportunities for under-resourced students to unlock their potential. Join us in changing lives and communities for the better.
for the Class of 2025
* Compared to the national 4-year graduation rate of 52%. (Based on CPE and EDI Data).
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.
In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule, Lincoln Foundation is providing the following information: Anthem creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of plan sponsors that include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL(s) provided: https://www.anthem.com/machine-readable-file/search/
