Education is a necessity that benefits not only the individual, but the community as a whole. The Hodson Trust, established in 1920 by the family of Beneficial founder Colonel Clarence Hodson, benefits Hood College , St. John's College , Washington College , and The Johns Hopkins University . The private trust holds Beneficial Corporation stock as its only asset, and uses the earnings from the stock to fund the educational programs. The Hodson Trust has given to the four schools.
Education is the key to a stronger individual and a stronger nation.
The Hodson Trust is dedicated to providing the best education possible for all students. A second new initiative is to develop a curriculum for a program in medical informatics for health care providers, in order to use technology for more efficient health care delivery. The new computer system, nicknamed Clarence, honors Clarence Hodson, the chief benefactor of the trust. Support for financial aid is the backbone of our ability to sustain an admissions policy open to all students. All three Hodson programs are vital components of this policy.