Mission: University
Mission: University
Shooting For The Moon
In 2018 the Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission in India started one of its most ambitious projects ever. The goal was to enroll all of the 12th class graduates of the Mission in top colleges across India (and even the world). The Mission: University (MU) program is now heading into its next year and has students working hard in a variety of challenging disciplines in universities across the state! We invite all supporters who know and love these kids already, or those just looking to make a real world impact, to help us give them this life-changing opportunity.
In a competitive country like India, education is critical. It’s estimated that only 4% of Indian students will ever earn a college degree. Without a degree or a marketable skill, many young people in the country face a bleak future of low paying jobs and little opportunity. The cost of a year’s education is $2500 to $4000 depending on major and school selected. And while this may seem affordable by western standards, it is far out of reach for all but the wealthiest families.
The Solution
As with most all higher education these days, the challenge is how to pay for it. Unfortunately, there is minimal aid available in India and loans are not practical for a children’s home like ours. And so, as we have done for more than 70 years, we are seeking to partner with like-minded individuals to help lift these kids up. Whether with a single donation, monthly support or direct sponsorship of a specific student, together we can actually do this!
Long Term Impact
This project has huge long-term potential to change these children’s lives. Among our participants we have a future Architect, a Bio-Technician, a Social Worker, a Nurse, a Physical Education Teacher, a Civil Servant, an International Finance Broker, an English Teacher, a Hotel Manager, an Editor and a Child Advocate Attorney with many more to come! While we believe all of these kids have the potential to change the world, we know your help will certainly change their worlds forever.
Meet The Students
It’s hard to believe but seven of our students have already graduated: Sonia, Job, Kamal, Clifford, Basanti, Jessica and Eddu – top of her class we might add! Statistically, 50% of Indian college students drop out before completing their degree, but so far, with hard work and dedication, 100% of our students are on track to graduate. Great job, everyone!
We’d love to introduce you to our students, we’re so excited to see what the future has in store for them! Highlight over each student to see their degree program and university name.
