Lincoln Foundation

06/02/2026

Join us in celebrating our graduating CTEP college scholars in the Class of 2026 who earned 31 bachelor’s degrees this spring!

05/26/2026

Big checks and big congratulations to scholars Heavenlei and James on receiving merit scholarships to help their college dreams come true!!!

05/19/2026

Lincoln Foundation scholars, teachers, and staff mourn the loss of the esteemed educator and former Director of Educational Programs, Ms. Faye M. Owens. Her impact in our community will last far beyond her years.

05/17/2026

What an unforgettable night!

Our 24 Whitney M. Young Scholars have earned an astounding $11,852,057 in scholarships and awards—with multiple scholars surpassing $500K and even $1 MILLION!

And tonight, we surprised them with an additional $106,000 in scholarships, including the prestigious Dr. Samuel Robinson Award of Excellence.

The energy in the room was electric as scholars celebrated their success and bright futures ahead.

These scholars are just getting started!

05/17/2026

What a night!

We’re celebrating 24 incredible Whitney M. Young Scholars as they cap off five years of hard work, growth, and determination at tonight’s Senior Scholarship Banquet.

More than $11.8 MILLION already earned—and the night isn’t over yet… Stay tuned… the BIG scholarship surprises are still to come!

05/12/2026

Kentucky's newest leaders have officially arrived! Join us in celebrating our graduates from Bellarmine, Berea, UK, UofL, and WKU. Leave a "Congratulations" in the comments!

05/06/2026

04/22/2026

We’re proud of our scholars who participated in the 4th Annual 10th Grade Speech Contest. They provided powerful voices on important issues. Click here to learn more: https://lincolnfdn.org/2026/04/21/whitney-m-young-scholars-use-their-voices-to-advocate-for-change/

04/18/2026

Five viewpoints on the most pressing issues according to five outstanding Whitney M. Young Scholars as part of the fourth annual Speech Contest. Congrats to all five contestants! The first place winner secured a $2,500 college scholarship!

03/31/2026

Click Here: https://portal.lincolnfdn.org/ to enroll your current 7th or 8th grader!