Today, five outstanding Whitney M. Young Scholars competed for a $2,500 scholarship and prizes. They delivered original, high-impact speeches on he most critical issues facing their generation and why action can’t wait. They offered strong visuals, compelling nuggets of information that made it notable as well as powerful human-interest moments.

There could only be one winner and this year Priscilla Okeke is this year’s awardee.

Lincoln Foundation continues it’s mission to empower Louisville students through the Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative, delivering academic enrichment, college readiness, and leadership development.

To learn more about the Lincoln Foundation and their programs visit their website at https://lincolnfdn.org/

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