Luso-American Education Foundation

The Luso-American Education Foundation was organized by a group of citizens of Portuguese origin in 1963. The Foundation's goals are to foster, sponsor and perpetuate the Portuguese language and culture in the United States. The Foundation provides scholarships and educational grants in various categories and sponsors student exchange programs, annual education conferences, summer youth educational camps and Portuguese Day activities.

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Headquartered in Dublin, California with a branch in Lexington, Massachusetts, Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are a branch of Luso-American Financial (founded in 1868) and proudly serve the community at large.

 

 OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

 

• To lead initiatives for the advancement of the Portuguese culture and language.

• To support qualified students in accessing higher education.

• To foster life-long learning programs.

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