1786 Circle
Invest in college students on their journey to success. Make a difference in your community.
In the United States, the overall dropout rate for undergraduate college students is 40%.*
These students—largely low-income, first-generation and students of color—are forced to delay or discontinue their academic pursuits due to the increasingly prohibitive cost of college. They are often responsible for supporting their families and despite their best efforts, balancing school, family and work is a major challenge.
At St. George’s Society of New York, our goal is to close the education and opportunity gap for these students from under-resourced communities.
We know that higher education serves as an engine for social and economic mobility. By removing financial barriers, we can ensure that these high-achieving students can focus on their studies, reach graduation and take the next step towards achieving their professional goals.
SGSNY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Since 2008, St. George’s Society of New York’s Scholarship Program has provided critical financial aid to remarkable students in their final year of undergraduate studies.
We have served more than 400 scholars—first at Lehman and Hunter Colleges, and now at City University of New York (CUNY) institutions across all five boroughs of New York City. With a completion rate of 98%, these extraordinary individuals have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields including medicine, education, social work, finance and tech. Many of our scholars remain closely tied to their communities, giving back in their own ways.
Our assistance goes far beyond graduation—including invaluable enrichment opportunities such as mentoring and career development workshops, which help to bridge the divide between college and employment.
GIVING LEVELS
Demonstrate your investment in the next generation of leaders and support a program with life-changing results. Let’s make this, much needed societal change together. We can increase access to quality education across New York City’s five boroughs, improve economic opportunities for under-resourced communities.
All donors who provide an annual gift of $1,000 or more will be recognized as a member of the 1786 Circle as listed below. Gifts of any amount have a positive impact on our students and are greatly appreciated.
Donors will receive regular progress reports on the program as well as opportunities to participate in our mentoring initiative and acknowledgment on the SGSNY website and in other materials.
Valedictorian
$25,000+
Cum Laude
$10,000-$24,999
Dean’s List
$8,000*-$9,999
Honors
$1,000-$7,999
*A contribution of $8,000 will cover the full annual tuition for a CUNY student and enrichment activities.
Partners who pledge multi-year commitments (3 or more years at any level) will have the option to name a scholarship for the duration of the giving period.
Corporate Contributions
Our program offers a proven, impactful solution for companies looking for a cause marketing opportunity or employee engagement activity. We have the flexibility to adapt some elements to your business development, CSR or marketing needs.
For more information on corporate participation:
THANK YOU TO Our 1786 Circle Partners
Manton Foundation
Camilla and Peter Bates & Family
Mark Aiston
Chillmark Builders and Wayne Walters
John and Kazie Harvey
Richard S.D. Johnson and Nancy Hayward
Natalie T. Pray
Antoinette and Martin Sullivan
Invest in the future today.
If you or your company are interested in joining the 1786 Circle and making a commitment to transforming the lives of future scholars, please contact Jessica Sims at jessica@stgeorgessociety.org.