Cherry Hill student receives scholarship from Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities and the McDonald’s Owner/Operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Inc. has awarded a college scholarship to Lydia George-Koku.
George-Koku was named an African-American Future Achievers scholarship recipient. The scholarship is worth $1,000. This year, college scholarships totaling $83,000 were awarded to 55 high school seniors throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. Winners were selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, financial need and plans to attend a two- or four-year college during the next academic year.
“Year after year, we are inspired by our local RMHC scholarship winners. These exceptional students not only excel academically but also embody the spirit of volunteerism in their communities,” said Bill Roberson, President, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. “We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and help them achieve higher education so that they may continue to grow into strong community leaders.”
