“I heard about this scholarship through previous girls who had been apart of Lincoln GOLD in the past and my school counselor. They all had great things to say about the organization and all the positive things they do for the community, so I thought it would be a great scholarship to try and receive because of the organization that supports the scholarship.”

“This scholarship stood out to me because many of the essay questions revolved around leadership and community service and more about who you are as a person. I think these are the qualities that are needed to create a better future for our communities and it was special knowing how deeply this program cares about those characteristics.”

“The Lincoln G.O.L.D. scholarship genuinely cared about helping us through college education by providing financial aid in order to pursue a career where we will impact the world around us. It’s helped me feel more confident about the future knowing that I am financially stable.”

“This scholarship stood out to me because it was focused on leadership and community. It has helped me in a multitude of ways, from books to housing this scholarship has been a huge help.”

“I would recommend Lincoln G.O.L.D. to any high school girl who wants to get involved in her community, is interested in learning valuable skills for the future, and who wants to have fun! It is a special program that gives girls opportunities to gain leadership skills and friendships that will last a lifetime.”

“I really enjoyed the variety of educational classes that Lincoln G.O.L.D. offered as well as coming together with all the girls in the Lincoln community. I am most grateful for learning about the importance of young women and supporting other young women and how we can impact each other’s lives with encouragement and positivity.”

“The mentorship program was such an amazing opportunity that connected me with powerful women in the community and allowed me to develop skills that were incredibly helpful in college.”

“I learned through G.O.L.D. that professionalism and responsibility are very important, even as a young woman. You never know when an amazing opportunity will arise, so it is valuable to always stay true to yourself.”

“Lincoln G.O.L.D. taught me the importance of utilizing my individual strengths and abilities to be the best leader I can be. This organization has given me the ability to take on leadership roles with confidence and humility. The program has also provided me and so many other young women with the opportunity to get involved in the community and give back.”