Organization: St Andrews Society of the State of
Mission: To provide relief of natives of Scotland and their descendants who may be in want or distress, to provide educational assistance to natives of Scotland and their descendants, to conduct and sponsor such other and further activities, as may be deemed appropriate.
Activities: In 1956, Saint Andrew's Society expanded its mission and constitution to include a merit-based scholarship program. Since its inception, the Scholarship Program has awarded nearly 200 graduate-level academic scholarships to promote exchange between American and Scottish universities.The Society awards five scholarships annually, each valued at $35,000 USD, to support graduate study for one year - two for US students to study in Scotland and two for Scottish students to study in the United States - all of whom are invited to study at a university in their respective areas of study to continue their education. The scholarships are granted for tuition, maintenance and travel. The candidates are of the highest caliber and have varying fields of interest: Law, Finance, Journalism, Education and the Arts.
The Almoner Program continues the work of the Society's original mission, as per the Society's Constitution, to support those of Scottish birth or descent who are in need. Through this program, financial assistance is provided to the elderly, the terminally ill, the disabled, individuals, families and children in crisis. The Almoner's Committee works with social service organizations to identify recipients. Stipend recipients receive financial assistance in addition to personal support from our social worker and committee members. The Almoner's Committee continues its daily commitment to providing hands-on care to Scots in need.
NTEE category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Secondary category: Human Services