Lincoln G.O.L.D. Awards 20 Scholarships in Inaugural Year

Lincoln G.O.L.D (www.LincolnGold.org), a local non-profit dedicated to scholarship and leadership, awarded 20 young men and women $2000 scholarships toward college tuition this week.

“Lincoln G.O.L.D. seeks to award students who are community-minded and serve in leadership positions in their schools and community,” said founder and president Robin Netz. “Support raised through our mentorship program and community sponsors, enabled us to exceed our giving expectations in this first year. We hope to increase giving next year.”

Students awarded scholarships include: Lincoln East – Ryan Salvatori; Lincoln High – Sander Sieglaff; Lincoln Lutheran – Casey DeBusk, Max McCoy, Paige Stienbauer, Haley Wineman; Lincoln Northeast – Jessica Brennan, Braly Keller, Rachael Kohrell, Madison Woodward; Lincoln Southeast – Trevor Dockum, Andrew Goldsmith; Lincoln Southwest – Jared Jesske, Jacob Piccini, Paige Young; Norris – Samantha Leyden; Pius X – Emily Pick, Reagan Scott, Tuyet Tien “Mickey” Tran; Waverly – Katelyn Erdkamp.

Founded in 2015, this non-profit serves with a two-fold mission. It is a leadership development and community engagement program for high school junior and senior girls and a scholarship program for Lincoln area high school seniors attending a Nebraska college. Lincoln G.O.L.D was formed by individuals passionate about preparing young women for success and making college more attainable for students who demonstrate leadership and civic sensibilities.

Visit www.LincolnGold.org for more information on Lincoln G.O.L.D