Two scholarships for future healthcare professionals:
Romanian-American University and ECHO Elderly Care invest in education
The Romanian-American University and ECHO Elderly Care have entered into a partnership to support the training of future healthcare professionals and facilitate students’ access to quality higher education.
As part of the partnership, ECHO Elderly Care will support two scholarships for students of the Romanian-American University: one scholarship for students enrolled in the General Nursing Bachelor’s degree programme, within the University’s new School of Medical Sciences, and one scholarship for students enrolled in the Kinesiotherapy and Special Motricity Bachelor’s degree programme, within the School of Physical Education, Sport and Kinesiotherapy.
The scholarships cover tuition fees for each academic year, for a period of four years, in accordance with the conditions established by the two institutions.
The partnership also aims to strengthen the relationship between the academic and healthcare sectors through the development of joint initiatives in medical education, career guidance, practical training and thematic events. The collaboration thus creates a framework in which students can benefit not only from financial support for their university studies, but also from opportunities to connect with a professional field that is continuously developing.
“At the Romanian-American University, we believe that education in the healthcare field must mean more than training good specialists. It means developing professionals who combine competence with responsibility, empathy and respect for people. Our partnership with ECHO Elderly Care is an example of collaboration through which the academic and professional environments come together for the benefit of students and society. The two scholarships represent a concrete investment in young people and in the future of healthcare professions, and we are pleased to have a partner who shares this vision,” declares Prof. Costel Negricea, PhD, Habil., Rector of the Romanian-American University.
ECHO Elderly Care is also taking an active role in supporting education and developing the next generation of professionals who will contribute to the transformation of services dedicated to seniors in Romania.
“We believe that transforming senior care in Romania begins with the people who will care for seniors tomorrow. A care system is not built only through buildings, technologies and procedures. Above all, it is built through people – well-trained professionals who choose to dedicate their knowledge, time and empathy to a mission that has a profound impact on the lives of others. We hope that, years from now, these young people will not only be better-trained professionals, but part of the generation that raises standards, develops better services, trains other professionals and contributes to fundamentally changing the way Romania understands and provides senior care. For us, this is a long-term mission, and we are committed to it with full responsibility. Because the way we care for our seniors today says a great deal about the society we choose to build for tomorrow,” stated Iulian Pleşcan, CEO, ECHO Elderly Care.
Through this initiative, ECHO Elderly Care aims to contribute, in the long term, to improving the quality of services dedicated to seniors and to developing a field in which professionalism, competence and empathy become essential benchmarks.
The partnership between the Romanian-American University and ECHO Elderly Care also reflects the importance of collaboration between universities and the professional environment in preparing specialists who are adapted to the real needs of society. Through joint initiatives in education, career guidance and practical training, the two institutions aim to create new opportunities for students and contribute to the responsible development of the healthcare sector in Romania.
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About the Romanian-American University
Romanian-American University is a private, non-profit higher education institution of public interest, recognized for its academic performance and its consistent support for students’ professional and personal development. It is one of the leading private universities in Romania, with over 50,000 graduates in its 35 years of activity.
The Romanian-American University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in fields such as international business, law, finance and accounting, management, computer science, tourism, sport and kinesiotherapy, psychology and education sciences, as well as, since 2026, general nursing and architecture. Through its international orientation, academic partnerships and collaboration with the professional environment, the Romanian-American University seeks to provide students with a relevant education connected to professional realities and society’s needs. Information about the University’s academic programmes, student benefits and admission calendar is available at www.rau.ro.
About ECHO Elderly Care
ECHO Elderly Care is a national platform of services for senior care and active ageing, created to develop a network of high-quality centres in Romania through strategic acquisitions and greenfield investments. The platform offers integrated solutions for all levels of dependency and a wide range of medical needs, from socialisation, prevention and vitality programmes for independent seniors to complex medical care. ECHO Elderly Care aims to establish consistent quality standards and develop senior living services responsibly at national level, actively contributing to reducing the shortage of specialised services for seniors in Romania.
