The
John Edgar Thomson Foundation, established in 1882 and
endowed by the will of Mr. Thomson, third President of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, offers limited financial aid
to daughters of deceased fathers. While Mr. Thomson died
childless, his affection for his adopted niece motivated
his concern for the education and maintenance of female
orphans. The father
must have been in the active employ of any railroad in
the United States at the time of death, although the
cause need not be work-related. Whatever grant is awarded
usually serves to benefit all members of the family.
The monthly allowance
made under the grant may cover the period from infancy to
age 18; under certain circumstances to age 22, to assist
grantees who are pursuing higher educational goals. The
Foundation also offers special health care benefits.
Funding for the work of
the Foundation is completely independent of any railroad.
It neither solicits nor receives funds from the public.
Further information and applications may be obtained by
writing to:
Sheila Cohen, Director
The John Edgar Thomson Foundation
201 S. Eighteenth Street
Suite 318
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 545-6083
(215) 545-6083 (Fax)
1-800-484-5249-6083
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