ASEF is The American Slovenian Education Foundation that supports a broadly diverse community of highly talented, prospective students to build a community of educators and leaders of excellence, character and service. The Foundation will aim at enhancing American and Slovenian education activities, uniting Slovenian scholars and educators globally. The Foundation will offer a variety of high-impact grant and endowment programs, teaching and learning materials, as well as foreign exchange of students and faculty. Our goal is to provide American businesses opportunities to invest and expand their presence in Slovenia and other Central and Eastern European countries. VISION The American Slovenian Education Foundation will expand, globalize and personalize education in Slovenia and in the Americas in order to help shape citizens, educators and leaders of excellence, character and service. MISSION The American Slovenian Education Foundation enhances American and Slovenian education activities, uniting Slovenian scholars and educators globally. The Foundation offers high-impact grant and endowment programs, teaching and learning materials, as well as foreign exchange of students and faculty. VALUES The American Slovenian Education Foundation is committed to these core values, which guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision: Academic Excellence, Character Formation, and Dedicated Service. The three core values are permeated by a special care for the Slovenian heritage. The Foundation promotes, together with its partner institutions, Slovenian language and culture in the Americas and beyond.