50 Promising Youth Legacy Awards

This scholarship program, in partnership with the Coleman A. Young Foundation, was developed to commemorate The Skillman Foundation’s 50th anniversary. The program provides $10,000 awards for post-secondary education to 50 young people who have exhibited extraordinary leadership and demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the community. 

50 Promising Youth Legacy Awards presentation

50 Promising Youth Legacy Awards presentation
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The Skillman Foundation and Coleman A. Young Foundation honor the 50 Promising Youth Legacy awardees in a presentation at the U of M Center in Detroit.

Reaction from 50 Promising Youth Legacy awardees

Reaction from 50 Promising Youth Legacy awardees
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Recipients of the 50 Promising Youth Legacy Awards share what it means to them to receive this scholarship.