Lincoln Foundation Programs


Parents/Guardians of the returning scholars can now complete the Release Forms and update their information for their Scholar(s) to participate in in-person activities and Educational Clinics. An annual $25 fee is required for each Scholar completing the release forms.

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The Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who will be entering the 8th or 9th grade in the Fall of 2024 are eligible to apply. The application is in three parts. The deadline for parents and potential Scholars to complete their portions of the applications is April 1, 2024. The deadline for school representatives to complete their part of the application is April 15, 2024.

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Welcome to Lincoln Foundation Programs Portal!

Lincoln Foundation’s educational programs serve the needs of academically talented, socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Our mission is to provide programs that empower students toward academic achievement and college graduation.

Our signature program is the Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® which annually admits high potential youth from under-resourced communities throughout the Louisville area.

Students commit to participating in experiential Saturday morning and summer programs that prepare them academically, socially, and emotionally for high school graduation and the rigors of college.

Eligibility

  • Students must be entering the 8th or 9th grade
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Qualify for free or reduced lunch

How to become a Whitney M. YOUNG Scholar

The window to apply to the Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program® (WYSP) will open on January 3, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for parents and potential Scholars to complete their portions of the applications is April 1, 2024. The deadline for school representatives to complete their portion of the application is April 15, 2024. Students who will be entering the 8th or 9th grade in the Fall of 2024 are eligible to apply. Students will receive notification of their acceptance into the program in May 2024. To apply, please click here to create an account.


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If you have any questions regarding any of the Programs or Applications, please contact us.

How does it work?

Parents/Students
By registering and creating an account, you can login to your account anytime to update your information, download/complete additional required documents, and review any changes you have made.

School Representatives
When you create an account and a "School Representative Profile", you can view all student applications that require your attention. You will get notified (via email) when a student application needs your input. Student's information will be "pre-filled" so you will spend less time completing a form.