Tetiana Protcheva

Eastern Michigan University introduces "New Future Fund" scholarship to connect refugees with higher education opportunities

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

"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.