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Lawrence Mani​

Political Science and International Relations

Arriving at La Salle from West Africa, Lawrence found a community that saw his full potential. “From my very first visit, I felt welcomed,” he shares. Scholarship support made his education possible — and today, he is becoming more than he ever imagined.

Arriving at La Salle from West Africa, Lawrence found a community that saw his full potential. “From my very first visit, I felt welcomed,” he shares. Scholarship support made his education possible — and today, he is becoming more than he ever imagined.

Creating Foundations for Every Student to Thrive

Every Explorer deserves to arrive — and to know they can stay. Too many talented students face financial aid gaps, unexpected expenses, or emergencies without a safety net. This campaign closes those gaps permanently. Expanded scholarships empower La Salle to say yes more often:

Yes

to high-merit students who deserve opportunity.

Yes

to families bridging the gap between federal aid and full cost.

Yes

to students one unexpected crisis away from leaving.

Today, 53% of La Salle undergraduates are first-generation college students. Your investment turns that statistic into a powerful engine for social mobility.

Your Investment Supports

Endowed and Direct Scholarships

Raising the bar of student quality while also making La Salle possible for more people

Student Emergency Persistence Support

Preventing temporary crises from becoming permanent departures

Known for Supporting Students

Proven impact, ready to scale

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