Empowering Education, Transforming Futures
Empowering Education, Transforming Futures

Empowering Generations
Through Education
Your generosity provides life-changing academic opportunities, ensuring that talented students in Lebanon can pursue higher education, regardless of financial barriers. DONATE NOW
A Legacy
of Opportunity
For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to funding scholarships and advancing educational programs, creating brighter futures for generations to come. EXPLORE YOUR IMPACT
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Mission Today
Together, we can shape the next generation of leaders by investing in education, empowering students, and driving meaningful change for Lebanon’s future. GET INVOLVED

30+

Years of
Support

Who We Are

Empowering Education,
Transforming Lives

At the Holy Spirit University Foundation (HSUF), we believe that education is the foundation of progress. Since 1993, we have been dedicated to supporting students at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in Lebanon, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of academic excellence. Through scholarships, financial aid, and academic development programs, we invest in the future of Lebanon by empowering students to become leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

  • 30+ years of advancing education

  • 100% donor transparency and accountability

"Education is the most powerful investment in a nation’s future." – HSUF Leadership

What We Do

Investing in Minds, Shaping Tomorrow

HSUF is committed to transforming lives by making education at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) accessible, relevant, and forward-looking. From providing financial aid to strengthening academic innovation, fostering alumni engagement, and opening doors to volunteer support, everything we do is designed to build a stronger Lebanon—one student at a time.

  • Tuition Assistance & Scholarships

    Opening Doors Through Financial Aid

  • Educational Programs & Research

    Fueling Innovation Through Academic Investment

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Supporting
more than 00
Students
Each Semester

Discover USEK: Shaping
Minds, Building Futures

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Our Mission

We provide financial aid and scholarships to USEK students, ensuring access to education and empowering future leaders through philanthropy and partnerships.

Your Impact
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Our Vision

We envision a future where every talented student at USEK has access to education, fostering innovation, leadership, and a stronger Lebanon through academic excellence.

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Our History

A Legacy of Philanthropy
and Progress

Our journey began in 1993, when a group of dedicated Lebanese Maronite expatriates in the United States came together with a vision: to support the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) and ensure that education remains accessible to future generations in Lebanon. Since our founding, HSUF has:

Funded thousands of scholarships for deserving students

Developed strategic partnerships to expand opportunities

Supported infrastructure and research projects that elevate education at USEK

1938

A Vision for Education

The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) was founded by the Lebanese Maronite Order (LMO) as the first private Catholic university established on a Lebanese initiative, dedicated to academic excellence and community service.

 
1938

1993

Foundation for Impact

The Holy Spirit University Foundation (HSUF) was established by a group of Lebanese Maronite expatriates in the United States to support USEK’s educational mission and provide financial aid to students.

 

1993

2018

Strengthening Philanthropy

The USEK Advancement Office was launched on December 1st to expand philanthropic efforts, enabling greater investment in financial aid, new education programs, and campus enhancements.

 

 

 

2018
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Financial Transparency

Your Generosity,
Our Responsibility

At HSUF, every dollar counts. We are committed to ensuring that 100% of designated donations go directly toward scholarships, academic programs, and institutional support at USEK.

Here is how we allocate donations:

  • 70% Undergraduate students with discounts

  • 67% Graduate students with discounts

  • 25% of total tuition discounted

Meet the Leaders

Board Executive Committee

Fady Chamoun

President Emeritus

Fr. Georges Azzi

Vice President

Cosette El Kamar

Executive Director

Board Members

Ray Hachem

Board Member

Anthony Asher

Board Member

George BuAbbud

Board Member

Adib Kassis

Board Member

Nano Rached

Board Member

Daad Chamoun

Board Member

Sam Shaia

Board Member

Eli Kai

Board Member

Joe Awais

Board Member

Christine Said

Board Member

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your Generosity Fuels Education, Empowers Students, and Builds a Stronger Lebanon

  • Provide Life-Changing Scholarships

  • Fund Academic Excellence

  • Strengthen Lebanon’s Future