Our Philanthropy

The British American Business Council of DFW 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 Business Council of Dallas Fort Worth, was established to encourage and support studies abroad. The BABC, 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, BABC-DFW 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 501c3 tax-free charitable entity, The BABC-DFW Foundation will be able to offer tax incentives for donations from our members.

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.

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