Eastern Michigan University introduces "New Future Fund" scholarship to connect refugees with higher education opportunities
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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"We hope to secure more donors so the New Future Fund can become a permanent scholarship to allow other students with circumstances similar to Lada's to attend Eastern."
Key Points:
- "We hope to secure more donors so the New Future Fund can become a permanent scholarship to allow other students with circumstances similar to Lada's to attend Eastern."
- Protcheva traveled many miles to start a new life in Michigan thanks to her sister, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, who helped coordinate travel plans and connect her with EMU administrators.
- Though she misses her family, she is thankful for the scholarship support she's received thus far at Eastern.
- The University and JFS have provided on-campus housing, English as a second language classes, and other wrap-around services for refugees.