We are pleased to announce that 25 CUNY students from across NYC's five boroughs have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Established in 2008, SGSNY’s Scholarship Program seeks to close the education and opportunity gap by providing critical financial aid and professional development opportunities to final-year students from historically underserved communities. This year’s cohort represents 11 Commonwealth nations and an exciting range of academic disciplines including nursing, anthropology, accounting, digital media and social work. Thank you to the donors and partners who made this year's awards possible.

SGSNY Scholar and recent Lehman grad Sandesha shares how participating in the mentoring initiative transformed the trajectory of her life and put her on the pathway to success.

As the mother of two young girls, working and studying full-time, Victoria already had a lot on her plate. Then COVID-19 happened. Her scholarship from St. George’s Society of New York was a relief and reinforcement—putting her one step closer to becoming a social worker.

We are pleased to announce that 24 students from Lehman and Hunter Colleges will receive scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Society’s Scholarship Program serves as an engine of social mobility and equality for inspired but under-resourced students and now more than ever, they need our help. For all of our recipients, the award represents a chance at a brighter future.

On behalf of everyone at St. George’s Society, we would like to congratulate our Class of 2020 Scholars on their graduation. Although this year's festivities will look very different from what we anticipated, we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of these wonderful students.

As a part of St. George’s Society’s efforts to expand enrichment and engagement opportunities for our scholars, we launched a mentoring initiative last year. Blend Associates Ltd. founder, Amanda Reynolds, shares her experience as a mentor to 2019 Scholar, Sheavonnie.

Thanks to the generosity of our Pathways Partners and this year's Fund-A-Scholar donors, the Society awarded 44 scholarships to final-year students at Lehman and Hunter Colleges for the 2019/20 academic year. These students along with scholar alumni will have the opportunity to participate in our mentoring and professional development initiatives in the fall.

Lystona's journey to becoming math teacher wasn't an easy one, but through hard work, perseverance and a little help from St. George's Society of New York, her dream became a reality.

We are excited to announce the launch of Pathways Corporate Partners Program, our newest initiative to support St. George's Society's Scholarship Program.

This summer, Lehman College hosted a special reception celebrating its 10-year partnership with the Society through the Scholarship Program. The event welcomed leaders from both the St George’s Society and Lehman communities.

Thanks to funds raised at this year's English Ball, the Society awarded 36 scholarships totaling $149,880 to final-year students at Lehman and Hunter Colleges for the 2018/19 academic year.

When Ahmed immigrated from Ghana to New York, he saw it as an opportunity to pursue his dream of studying medicine. His scholarship from St. George’s Society gave him the reassurance and confidence to continue his journey to become an orthopedic surgeon.

In Natalie’s home country of Jamaica, college was just a dream but after immigrating to America, it became a reality. Thanks to the St. George’s Society scholarship, Natalie will graduate with her BA in Biology in May–putting her one step closer to her lifelong ambition to become a doctor.

Scholarship Committee Chair, David Drinkwater shares an update on the Scholarship Program and the Committee’s activities.

As the Society's Scholarship Program approaches its tenth year, we were delighted to host a reception for past and present recipients of the award.

Balancing school with two jobs as a research assistant and patient care technician, Fiona is one of the first people in her family to attend university. Thanks to her scholarship, Fiona graduated in June 2017.

St. George's Society's Scholarship Program allowed Rintu to complete his degree in Accounting and secure a stable future for his family.

2016’s scholars come from an array of countries and major in a variety of degrees. One example is Sana from Pakistan, whose ambition is to become a cardiac surgeon.

A Biology major, Esthelle was awarded a St. George’s Society Scholarship in July 2016. Passionate about helping low-income students succeed in the classroom, she hopes to one day to launch an organization that provides access to good quality education and mentoring for less fortunate children.