Committed to Education & Community
The Society of St. George supports several educational, charitable, and community-focused endeavors.
Scholarships
The society’s scholarship program is open to any student of English descent who resides within 50 to 75 miles of Philadelphia. The Board of Directors works closely with Arcadia University in Glenside, PA, the administrator of their large study abroad programs for students from many colleges. Once an English ancestor is confirmed by our historian and the application and amount of funding is approved by the board, Arcadia University permits the scholarship winners to select an English school or summer study abroad program. Most popular are the Arcadia in London Summer Programs. Students can customize their 4-8 week London experience for their academic, personal, and professional goals. Students who need to maintain their financial aid eligibility can enroll in 6 credits during the two sessions.
Community Support
Through various fundraising efforts and contributions received from our members, the society supports several programs and schools in the Philadelphia area, including St. James School, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Philadelphia Outward Bound School, and Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Per the society’s original mission, to the aid “of Englishmen in distress,” the society also still assists in limited selection, financial or otherwise, men and women of English heritage in need, whether or not they are members.