Lighthouse Learning (formerly known as EuroKids International), Indiaโs leading Early Childhood and K-12 Education Group, andย York College of Pennsylvaniaย in the US, announced the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a three-year partnership on Nov 17. The partnership is aimed at enhancing studentsโ educational experiences, higher education pathways and scholarship opportunities.
Through this partnership, Lighthouse Learning students will gain access to annual multi-disciplinary learning workshops conducted by York College faculty. In addition to this, they will also get an opportunity to compete for highly competitive scholarships and explore the diverse range of programs offered by the College. This hands-on and immersive approach to education aligns perfectly with Lighthouse Learning’s mission to foster personal development in students, and develop the skills to thrive in the future global economy.
The MoU was signed by Prajodh Rajan, Co-Founder and Group CEO, Lighthouse Learning, and Dr.ย Thomas D. Burns, President, York College of Pennsylvania. York College is recognised for its excellence in professional business, engineering, and education programs, offering a broad spectrum ofย over 70 majorsย in these professional programs as well as in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Some of the diverse programs offered by the College include STEM programmes, Pre-Medical Sciences, Film and Media Arts, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Cybersecurity Management, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, among others.
As part of the MoU, students who attend secondary schools operated by Lighthouse Learning for a minimum of two academic years will be eligible to apply for a guaranteed $9,000 USD merit scholarship per academic year for the entire four-year program. Additionally, these students will also have the opportunity to apply for non-guaranteed, competitive-basedย scholarshipsย offered by York College, including the James L. Mohatt Excellence in Music Scholarship, Vincent Risley Scholarship, Eisenhart Community Scholars, and Presidential Research Fellowship. These scholarships will provide an avenue for deserving students to further their education and realise their academic dreams
