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• Whitney Young Fellowships

"Dreams are no novelty for any age, nor are they the unique possession of any individual." -- Whitney M. Young, Jr.

Whitney Young Fellowships

This program is a memorial to the late Whitney M. Young Jr., former executive director of the National Urban league, educator, and social activist. The program is aimed at helping the campus achieve a rich and diverse educational environment and increasing the opportunities in graduate education for highly self-motivated students who are underrepresented in graduate study at UIS. This includes but is not limited to ethnic/racial minorities, first generation college students, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program is designed to complement graduate studies with community service, research, and scholarship in areas of public policy and public affairs.

For additional information, please visit the Whitney M. Young, Jr. website.