Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) aims to provide a comprehensive quality
education that fosters excellence in scholarship, lifelong learning, enlightened
citizenship, human solidarity, moral integrity, and belief in God. This Mission
remains true to the Synod of Louaize of 1736 that made Education mandatory for
all, regardless of economic or social status.
Since 2019, Lebanese youth have been striving to continue their education in spite
of an unprecedented economic and financial collapse that has reached sky-high
inflation rates.
According to the World Bank, Lebanon has the highest nominal inflation rate in
the world at 139%, followed closely by Zimbabwe at 138% and Argentina at
108%. This will soon worsen with the increasing taxes that are directly impacting
families. The Lebanese Pound/US Dollar exchange rate continues to fluctuate,
resulting in the value of the local currency reaching less than 1.5% of its original
value as of September 2019.
NDU auto-funds more than eight types of scholarships and
financial aid programs, accepting a record-high 85% of the
financial aid applications during Fall 2022 and supporting
more than half of its student body, of which 11% receive
more than one type of financial support.
Audited results of the Academic Year 2021-2022, stated
that valued support amounting to more than 2,000,000
fresh US Dollars provided to 2,448 students, representing
an allocation of 22% of its total revenues from tuition in
support of students.
Today more than ever, external funding has become crucial for the survival and
support of students and their Education.
We are grateful for your generosity, which will help us to continue to strive
towards a sense of equilibrium during these trying times.