Our Philanthropy

The British-American Commerce Association in addition to providing networking, business and social events for our members, has a philanthropic goal. The majority of our fundraising efforts and events throughout the year are focused on raising monies to fund transport, hotels and activities for a number of deserving students to study in London as part of the British Studies Program.

The British Studies Program, sponsored by the British-American Commerce Association, was established to encourage and support studies abroad. The BACA, in conjunction with ACS International Schools, provides scholarships to deserving juniors from North Dallas High School to study at the ACS campus in Cobham, Surrey in England for 2 - 3weeks in the summer. The program is promoted to the students, who are encouraged to apply by submitting an essay that is scored and evaluated by both organizations. The essays that achieve the highest evaluations are eligible for the program. At present, BACA is sending two or three students a year but hopes to increase the number as our philanthropy grows. To this end, we have recently created a Foundation to handle donations for our philanthropic endeavors. As a 501(c)(3) tax-free charitable entity, The Foundation will be able to offer tax incentives for donations from our members.

	Click here For letters from the student scholarship winners themselves. The value of this program cannot be described any better. Contact Information P.O. Box 742551 Dallas, TX 75374-2551 Tel: 214.229.8801 Fax: 214.291.2557 Email: info@babcdfw.org

What is ACS?

Founded in 1967, ACS International Schools is based in London, England, with campuses in the beautiful British countryside. Serving international and local students from 2 1⁄2 to 18 years of age, it educates a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognized educational principles and practices. ACS inspires its students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. It promotes high standards of scholarship and challenges all members of the community to fulfill their potential.

For more details on the ACS International School program click here.

Student Testimonials

This experience has opened many doors of opportunities for me, and I am able to take these opportunities and run with them. I know I am going to go far with my life, and having this experience I know I am able to go even farther then I ever expected to go. —Annie Ngo North Dallas H.S. Student Recipient for 2004

The British Summer Studies Program undoubtedly has been one of the most invaluable, once in a lifetime opportunities that has ever come my way. In just two weeks, I became so much more cultured, knowledgeable, and worldly than when I began. Through firsthand experience, I got the chance to explore the rich culture and history of England. For me, this was more than just a program; this was a journey of personal growth and discovery. —Casey Perez North Dallas H.S. Student Recipient for 2004

Amazing is only one of the Few words I can use to Describe my trip to Great Britain. My whole experience there was more than what I expected it to be. There is so much to learn, to experience, and to have fun with. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. — Luis Milla North Dallas H.S. Student Recipient for 2006