Rochelle Park, NJ, (July 30, 2024) – UPLIFT Academy is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the EISAI USA Foundation. This generous funding will support the College Path Mentorship Program, aimed at empowering and guiding students on their path to higher education.

The EISAI USA Foundation values the importance of building and sustaining strong relationships with local communities through the support of charitable projects. This grant to UPLIFT exemplifies their commitment to fostering educational initiatives and promoting community development.

The College Path Mentorship Program is designed to provide students with the necessary resources, guidance, and support to navigate the complexities of college preparation and application processes. With this grant, UPLIFT Academy will be able to enhance its mentorship resources, expand outreach efforts, and provide sustainable support to students, ultimately helping them achieve their educational goals and build a brighter future.

“We are incredibly grateful to the EISAI USA Foundation for their generous support,” said Levent Koch, the CEO of UPLIFT Academy. “This grant will make a significant difference in the lives of the students we serve, enabling us to expand our impact and help more students succeed in their pursuit of higher education.”

For more information about the College Path Mentorship Program or to learn how you can support the College Path Mentorship Program, please visit https://uplift.academy/cpm/.

About EISAI USA Foundation

The Eisai USA Foundation, Inc. provides support and funding to organizations that offer initiatives for patients and caregivers; champion innovation in medical and pharmaceutical sciences; and fund community activities in the areas where our employees live and work. Visit https://us.eisai.com/our-patient-focus/eisai-usa-foundation to learn more about the foundation.

About UPLIFT Academy

UPLIFT is a nonprofit organization that was founded in New Jersey in 2006. Its mission is to provide and promote high-quality educational services to underserved students to close the achievement gap resulting from socioeconomic inequities and to help them reach their greatest academic and intellectual potential. UPLIFT primarily operates in Northern New Jersey and prioritizes serving communities that face substantial socioeconomic barriers to educational attainment relative to their surrounding community.