The English-Speaking Union of the United States

The ESU celebrates English as a shared language to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational and cultural opportunities for students, educators, and members.

The ESU, a non-profit, non-political organization:

• Advances global understanding by providing educational opportunities through programs and scholarship for students, educators, and members;

• Promotes communication and open exchange of ideas among the world's speakers of English;

• Enriches communities through active involvement of its branch members in outreach programs;

• Offers financial assistance to students and educators to further academic pursuits in English-related studies, and

• Develops common bonds through a shared interest in the English language and culture to strengthen friendship among members and those they serve.