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Whitney M. Young Scholars Use Their Voices to Advocate for Change

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

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Summer 2025 Highlights: Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative

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

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Celebrating Our Scholars!

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

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Announcing the Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative

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

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