Inez Abbott Giving Circle
We Start Where She Started
Named for an educational trailblazer in ACS’s history, The Inez Abbott Giving Circle honors Inez Louise Abbott and her dedication to the education of Bulgarian children. We start where she started — supporting the education of young women from outside of Sofia. Abbott’s remarkable legacy began with her arrival in Bulgaria in 1907. She served as principal of The Girls School in Samokov for 20 years, and was instrumental in the consolidation of the Girls School and the Boys School into the American College of Sofia in 1926-27. Abbott Hall on the ACS campus proudly honors her memory.
We start where she started – with young women outside of Sofia.
Scholarships for ACS Women
Affordability is a cornerstone of the ACS mission and we recognize the significant economic disparities between families living in Sofia and in Bulgaria’s provinces. The Giving Circle’s primary focus will be providing scholarships to lessen the financial burden for young women who come from outside of Sofia to study at ACS.
Leadership and Public Service
As the Circle expands, we host presentations, networking events, and a speaker series to inspire student interest for careers in leadership and public service.
Join The Circle
We welcome you to join The Inez Abbott Giving Circle – an opportunity to work together in support of a life-changing philanthropic cause with an ambitious financial goal. There are a number of ways to get involved according to your personal giving and time capacity.
Give the gift of money.
Contribute to young women’s tuition to make an impact.
$1,000 = a month of the аnnual tuition fee
$3,000 = a semester’s dormitory fee
$5,000 = a semester of the tuition fee
$10,000 = the full tuition fee
Give the gift of time.
Dedicate your energy and creative ideas to The Giving Circle.
Engage new members and donors
Network with other Giving Circle members
Advance the Giving Circle’s strategic direction
Continue Inez Abbott’s educational legacy
Join us and make an impact on the educational journey of ACS students.
Contact Theodora Konetsovska`97 at t.konetsovska@acsbg.org or Karen Collias at karen.collias@gmail.com to learn more or join us.
Together, we start where she started.