Silicon Valley Portuguese Education & Culture Foundation

(408) 807-4702

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Cultural Non Profit

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About Silicon Valley Portuguese Education & Culture Foundation

We, the Silicon Valley Portuguese Education & Culture Foundation, are dedicated to supporting the

- Teaching of the Portuguese language at San Jose State University,
- Scholarships to students taking Portuguese language courses,
- Sponsoring cultural activities to support the language and culture acquisition of students and the community in general.

We believe that our mission will:

- Enhance the cultural understanding of Portuguese speaking nations,
- Act as a catalyst to awareness in a diverse global population,
- As the second most Romance language in the world, career opportunities are greatly enhanced.

The Portuguese Studies Program Advisory Board is a community-based, all volunteer group that financially co-funds the Portuguese Studies Program at San José State University.

Our vision is to to become the broadest and most comprehensive Portuguese and Lusophone Studies Program in California.