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Welcome to Fondation USJ
Together on the Path to Excellence
Fondation USJ, founded by Rector Prof. Salim Daccache, SJ, in 2015, is the University’s dedicated fundraising entity. It provides essential support to students facing financial hardship, helps drive the University’s development projects, and contributes to patient care by addressing the needs of the University Medical Center, Hôtel-Dieu de France and its hospital network.
As the driving force behind the major projects of USJ and HDF, Fondation USJ is the central body within Saint Joseph University of Beirut, authorized to raise funds. Through its initiatives, campaigns, and programs, Fondation USJ aims to:
Raise funds to support students, and promote academic excellence and research.
Raise funds to support the development of HDF and the care of its patients.
Build and nurture lasting partnerships with USJ and HDF donors.
Capitalize on USJ and HDF’s global network of alumni, friends, and partners
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ANNUAL REPORTS
Every year, we publish the Fondation USJ Impact Report. This report details the Foundation’s activities, campaign updates, and acknowledges the generous donors who have supported USJ and HDF throughout the previous academic year (from July 1 to June 30).
PARTNER WITH US
USJ helped me secure my future. I became more mature when I joined USJ because I come from a different background and environment. I am happy to have built a personality over the past five years thanks to the courses and instructors who have shaped me.
Nagham Geagea
5th year - Pharmacy (USJ - FP)
This scholarship has had an incredibly positive impact on my life. Determined to pursue a career in occupational therapy, I approached the Financial Aid Office, and the experience was truly welcoming and supportive.
Stéphanie Maatouk
4th year - Occupational Therapy (USJ - IET)
This scholarship has had a profound impact on my life, arriving at a crucial moment when I was unsure whether I could continue my education. Thanks to the guidance of the social worker, I was directed toward the right path and encouraged to make the most of this opportunity.
Jawad Nakhlé
4th year - Physics (USJ - FS)
The scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue my studies at Saint Joseph University. As a Francophone, I wanted nothing more than to join this university and be part of its family. Therefore, I sought the support of the very welcoming Financial Aid Office which granted me a scholarship.
Adam Halwani, also known as Al Chami
3rd year - Economics (USJ - FSE)
USJ is my alma mater, and I owe a great deal of my life and career to it. Supporting the University is my way of expressing my commitment and gratitude.
Georges Bou Ezzi
Founder – Pleasant Dental Center; Infrastructure and Equipment Program Donor
…Quite simply because my father, my brother, and I are all alumni of USJ. I spent nearly 20 years there and earned nine degrees, it felt only natural to give back.
Férial Assha
French and Religious Studies Instructor; USJ Scholarship Fund
Tuesday August 4, 2020, 6:08 p.m., apocalypse in Beirut. Hundreds of dead, thousands of injured, hundreds of thousands of displaced and our capital in ruins. How can we remain numb to this kind of tragedy?
Georges Chebli
Business Manager in an insurance company; Donation to the USJ en mission Campaign
As President of RDCL World, I firmly believe it is our responsibility to give back to the society that has played such a significant role in our success.
Fouad Zmokhol
Dean of USJ Business School; President of RDCL World Donation to USJ’s University Medical Center, Hôtel-Dieu de France
After graduating from a French-speaking school, studying economics at USJ was a no brainer. I come from a rather conservative community, and I was curious to join an academic institution that promotes cultural pluralism.
Maria Arbane
Economics Student
Solidarity is a core value. It means being attentive to the needs of our society and our fellow citizens.
Michèle Kosremelli Asmar
Director of the Higher Institute of Public Health; USJ Donation to the USJ en mission – Ketfe Bi Ketfak Campaign
When I reached out to USJ for the establishment of a Scholarship Fund and the means to help USJ students, the answer was that USJ “greatly appreciates my concern for solidarity with students through my interest in the establishment of a Scholarship Fund.”
Claudia El Hage, Esq.
Managing Partner, Rashed R. al Marri Law Office; "Claudia El Hage" Scholarship Fund
My name is Aida-Maria Toufic Abou Jaoudeh, I hold a Bachelor in Computer Science and I will soon get a Master in Telecommunications, Networks and Security from the National Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics (INCI) at USJ.
Aida-Maria T. Abou Jaoudeh
Computer Science Student
As alumni of USJ (FGM and FSE), my husband Gilbert and I have a strong sense of belonging and attachment to our University. We have always wanted to help the Lebanese youth and especially USJ students.
Roula Ghostine
Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economics ; "Gilbert and Roula Ghostine" Scholarship Fund
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the members of the Financial Aid Office for their guidance and assistance. I truly appreciate their continued dedication.
Vanessa Samara
Engineering Student
The situation in Lebanon is critical and the needs of people in need are immense: food, medicine, hospitalization, etc.
Sami Soughayar
CEO, Matelec SAL; "Elise Soughayar" Scholarship Fund
I am extremely grateful to have been the recipient of the Berge Setrakian Scholarship for my Master of Laws, concentration:Private Law at USJ. This scholarship has allowed me to take a much-needed step in my legal education at a critical time in the history of the country, as well as at a significant time in my professional life.
Jacques Noun
Law Student
...I knew that USJ needed help and support, especially compared to American universities, which benefit from highly organized and active alumni networks. That kind of structure hasn’t traditionally existed within Jesuit institutions.
Maroun Helou
Chairman - ABNIAH SARL; Annual Scholarship Program Donor
The scholarship has been a true turning point in my life, a key factor in recognizing my efforts, and a crucial element that illuminated the path of my aspirations, offering me the chance to deepen my knowledge...
Theresa Attieh
Biochemistry Student at the Faculty of Science
We often fail to express how rewarding it is to be acknowledged for our efforts! Especially since academic journeys, particularly in fields like medicine, can often feel isolating.
Rita Alawieh
Student at the Faculty of Medicine
I pursued a master’s degree in counseling and career guidance. I can confidently say that the Financial Aid Office at Saint Joseph University of Beirut played a pivotal role in my journey
Ramona Baayno
Student at the Faculty of Humanities Ramez G. Chagoury - Lebanese School of Social Work
I would like to express my gratitude to USJ, especially the Financial Aid Office, for their continuous help and support, as well as for their kindness towards their students.
Farah Soueid
Student at the Faculty of Pharmacy
Health is a fundamental aspect of well-being, but it has been greatly affected by Lebanon’s economic crisis. We have chosen to support the medical sector...
Marc Habib
Holder of the “Marc & Sophie Equipment Fund for Lebanon”
We decided to support education because we believe it is the backbone of the Lebanese society. Our selection of Saint-Joseph University of Beirut was both personal and professional.
Mary Boghossian Salame
Holder of the “Boghossian Foundation” Scholarship Fund
In a world torn by war, the best way to strive for a brighter future is to provide young people with a solid education.
Nisrine and Raed Lattouf
Holders of the “Drs. Raed and Nisrine Lattouf” Scholarship Fund
A nation’s future is shaped by its youth. Rooted in our Lebanese heritage and our commitment to education, Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of the CMA CGM Group, envisioned the Group’s involvement in supporting Lebanese students...
Joseph Dakkak
General Manager - CMA CGM Levant
In 2009, LIFE, a network of Lebanese diaspora professionals, was established with the mission of fostering collaboration, mutual support, and collective efforts for a brighter future among the Lebanese community abroad.
Lara Koro
Director, Head of Nurture at LIFE Lebanon
The partnership between Berytech and Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) reflects a shared vision. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, USJ established Berytech to meet a critical need: to support innovation and create opportunities that turn challenges into engines of sustainable progress.
Maroun Chammas
Saint Joseph University of Beirut, whose values of tolerance and commitment align closely with those of the Foundation, was the perfect partner for the creation of the University Diploma in Civic Engagement and Citizen Initiative, developed in collaboration with the Tamari Foundation, ALAM, and Fondation Diane.
Della Tamari
Continuing to support USJ students is, for me, both a moral duty and a deeply rewarding endeavor. Investing in their education means nurturing individual potential and, through that, contributing to a more fair and equitable society...
Alexis Habib
Currently, my main priority is to assist those wishing to pursue a master’s degree abroad, as this type of support is still rare and highly valuable. I truly believe that investing in a student creates a long-lasting impact. By supporting them, we change their life...