St. George’s Society of New York is pleased to share that it recently hosted current SGSNY scholars and alumni at our annual Scholarship Reception.
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It is graduation season, and we couldn’t be prouder of our SGSNY Class of 2022! Marking a 100% completion rate for the Scholarship Program this academic year, our 24 graduates have earned a host of distinctions and awards, and the number of postgraduate acceptance letters, scholarship awards, and employment offers continue to come in. We are delighted to welcome this esteemed group of students to our growing community of 440+ SGSNY Scholar alums!
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St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY)—one of the oldest charities in America—awarded their 2021 Commonwealth Award to Jamaica’s Paula Kerr-Jarrett, noted Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneur in recognition of her immense contributions to the Jamaican community. The award was introduced by former Jamaican Consul General, Geneive Brown-Metzger and Sir Richard Branson, via video, at the annual English Ball on Tuesday 26th October 2021 at The Pierre in New York City.
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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.
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SGSNY Executive Director, Clare Risman and 2020 Scholar Jasmine Jackson sat for with BronxNet OPEN Host Daren Jaime to discuss the impact of SGSNY’s Scholarship Program for local CUNY students.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anna, St. George's Society's Executive Director shares another video update on the Society’s charitable programming and activities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We are excited to announce the launch of Pathways Corporate Partners Program, our newest initiative to support St. George's Society's Scholarship Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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St. George's Society hosted its annual gala, the English Ball, on St. George's Day at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Thanks to the generosity of our guests, we raised a record-breaking $151,776 on the night for the Society’s Scholarship Program.
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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.
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Scholarship Committee Chair, David Drinkwater shares an update on the Scholarship Program and the Committee’s activities.
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