The Whitney M. YOUNG(Youth Organization Understanding New Goals) Scholars Program in Louisville Kentucky is named for Dr. Whitney M. Young Sr., graduate and first African American President of the Lincoln Institute, and Dr. Whitney M. Young Jr., noted educator, statesman, and human rights advocate. The program was created in 1990 by Dr. Samuel Robinson, President Emeritus, to serve the educational needs of academically talented, economically disadvantaged youth in grades seven through twelve.
The Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program is an educational enrichment program that seeks to enhance and foster the educational foundation that is offered by the schools. In doing this, Lincoln Foundation provides programs that; stimulate and develop critical thinking skills; academic talent; study habits; character; creativity; test taking skills; appropriate behaviors; and academic prowess that is indicative of a true Scholar.
The Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars Program is an educational enrichment program that seeks to enhance and foster the educational foundation that is offered by the schools. In doing this, Lincoln Foundation provides programs that; stimulate and develop critical thinking skills; academic talent; study habits; character; creativity; test taking skills; appropriate behaviors; and academic prowess that is indicative of a true Scholar.
Short Term Goals
· Promote and support academic excellence and achievement in high school and on standardized test such as ACT/SAT. · Provide “best instructional” enrichment experiences grounded in sound research-based educational practices. · Promote and develop personal attributes for success in college and career endeavors. · Facilitate transition to college/university campus life through educational residential experiences and summer programs. · Graduation from high school with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and a standardized test score of 21 or above on the ACT r equivalent score on the SAT. |
Long Term Goals
· Admission to an accredited college or university. · Graduate from an accredited college/university with an undergraduate or professional degree. · Admission to a graduate and/or professional degree program, if applicable. · Successful transition into the community and job-market as professionals in their chosen field. |