The Kfeirian Reunion Scholarship was founded in 1964 and we have awarded scholarships to nearly 100 Kfeirians. We need your help so we can continue supporting our youth through the scholarship program. Please click on the link below to prayerfully consider making a donation to the Scholarship Fund.
At the 91st Annual Kfeirian Reunion in 2023 at Myrtle Beach, SC, Scholarship Co-Chair Michael Joseph with scholarship recipients Duncan Donley, Hanna Sadd and Megan Slater.
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At the 92nd Annual Kfeirian Reunion in 2024 at Charlotte, NC,
scholarship recipients Dylan Donley, Duncan Donley, Scholarship Co-Chair Michael Joseph and Samia Pegram.
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Congratulations to Samuel Wayne Anspach who graduated in April, 2024 with
honors from Bowling Green State University
Current Scholarship Recipients
My name is Dylan Donley, son of Kevin and Monica Donley, and the grandson of Mary Thabet. My family and I have been coming to the Kfeirian reunion for as long as I can remember. Having the opportunity to reconnect with family and enjoy all the traditions of the Kfeirian reunion is something I always look forward to.
In 2024 I graduated with honors from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, where I discovered interests that include thrifting, bouldering, board games, D&D, and listening to music. Currently, I am enrolled at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. I am majoring in Interactive Design and Game Development, a field that works on all the art and design that is involved in creating a video game.
Growing up, some of my fondest memories are of my siblings and me rushing downstairs in the morning so that we can play a game together. With the skills I will be developing at SCAD I want to be able to bring that same joy to thousands of other people.
Thank you to the Kfeirian reunion and to everyone who has helped me as I pursue this goal at SCAD.
In 2024 I graduated with honors from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, where I discovered interests that include thrifting, bouldering, board games, D&D, and listening to music. Currently, I am enrolled at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. I am majoring in Interactive Design and Game Development, a field that works on all the art and design that is involved in creating a video game.
Growing up, some of my fondest memories are of my siblings and me rushing downstairs in the morning so that we can play a game together. With the skills I will be developing at SCAD I want to be able to bring that same joy to thousands of other people.
Thank you to the Kfeirian reunion and to everyone who has helped me as I pursue this goal at SCAD.
Hey, my name is Hanna Sadd. I graduated from Lassiter High School in Marietta Georgia, in May 2023 with honors. I have lived in Marietta my whole life. I would not be who I am today without the never ending dedication and love from Jesus, my parents and family.
For my freshman year of college I attended Toccoa Falls College. Everything was great but I realized that I could no longer thrive there. I transferred to Dalton State College. I look forward to starting a new experience at Dalton State College as a roadrunner. I am majoring in Communications and social media management. Dalton State is connected with many businesses and strives to give students experiential learning. I look forward to using my skills in the community. Also, it is a bit closer to home where I can continue to attend church with my family.
My parent’s names are Greg and Cheryl Sadd and my Kfeirian Grandparents are Jameel Sadd and Louise Hanna Sadd. Although I never got to meet my grandmother, her memory lives on in the vivid stories of my aunts and uncles, and her hard work and dedication to her family continue to inspire me. I have slight memories of Jameel singing in the church choir and hanging out during coffee hour after church with his fanny pack full of juice boxes for my siblings and I.
I am excited to have received this scholarship.
For my freshman year of college I attended Toccoa Falls College. Everything was great but I realized that I could no longer thrive there. I transferred to Dalton State College. I look forward to starting a new experience at Dalton State College as a roadrunner. I am majoring in Communications and social media management. Dalton State is connected with many businesses and strives to give students experiential learning. I look forward to using my skills in the community. Also, it is a bit closer to home where I can continue to attend church with my family.
My parent’s names are Greg and Cheryl Sadd and my Kfeirian Grandparents are Jameel Sadd and Louise Hanna Sadd. Although I never got to meet my grandmother, her memory lives on in the vivid stories of my aunts and uncles, and her hard work and dedication to her family continue to inspire me. I have slight memories of Jameel singing in the church choir and hanging out during coffee hour after church with his fanny pack full of juice boxes for my siblings and I.
I am excited to have received this scholarship.
Hello! My name is Megan Slater. I am a graduate of Boyd County High School of Ashland, KY. As I embark on the next chapter of my academic journey, I am excited to be enrolling at Marshall University, where I will be majoring in Computer and Electrical Engineering. What truly captivates me about this field is its incredible diversity of opportunities, enabling me to explore a vast spectrum of professional pathways. The ability to have access to such a wide range of professional careers. Where there is the chance for creativity. Since childhood, I have always been one with a creative mind and I found it in art and painting.
I am excited for my academic journey to be continued with The Herd, and with all the amazing support of the reunion foundation and family, I am confident in my decision. One of the biggest aspects of this that I appreciate the most, is that I am able to say that my heritage has played such a huge role in my academic career from this point forward. With the unwavering support of everyone that participates in the reunion, all I can say is thank you.
As the daughter of Chad and Dani Slater, granddaughter of James and Cheryl Slater, and great-granddaughter of Paul and Jeanette (Cantees) McCoy, I have been blessed to be a part of the reunion for as long as I can remember. Because of this, I eagerly await the reunions of both this year gathering and the reunions that lie ahead!
I really cannot thank everyone enough, and I appreciate everything more than you know! Romans 5:21
I am excited for my academic journey to be continued with The Herd, and with all the amazing support of the reunion foundation and family, I am confident in my decision. One of the biggest aspects of this that I appreciate the most, is that I am able to say that my heritage has played such a huge role in my academic career from this point forward. With the unwavering support of everyone that participates in the reunion, all I can say is thank you.
As the daughter of Chad and Dani Slater, granddaughter of James and Cheryl Slater, and great-granddaughter of Paul and Jeanette (Cantees) McCoy, I have been blessed to be a part of the reunion for as long as I can remember. Because of this, I eagerly await the reunions of both this year gathering and the reunions that lie ahead!
I really cannot thank everyone enough, and I appreciate everything more than you know! Romans 5:21
My name is Maxwell Pegram, grandson of Larry and Charlotte (Sadd) Lechlak, son of Steve and Laura Pegram, and brother of Samia Pegram. I was born in Los Angeles, Calif. but grew up in the Lake Norman area north of Charlotte, N.C.
I recently graduated from Pine Lake Preparatory (Mooresville, N.C.) and decided to further my education at Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis (IUPUI). At IUPUI, I am majoring in Media Arts and Sciences with a specialization in 3D Modeling and Graphics. This way I can combine my strengths in math and art with my technical and detail-oriented thinking.
Dating back to the beginning of my 4th grade school year, my family was blessed to have my sittee (grandmother Charlotte) live with us until her passing in May 2020. Throughout those few years, she made sure to find time to impress upon my sister and I the importance of our Lebanese heritage and the sacrifices our ancestors made emigrating to the United States. She would also take over the duty of driving me to and from school and helping me when I struggled with homework. I am immensely grateful to her for guiding me down the right path in life and school.
I would like to give many thanks to the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation for the scholarship they have awarded me, as well as the many who have helped to support the Foundation.
I recently graduated from Pine Lake Preparatory (Mooresville, N.C.) and decided to further my education at Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis (IUPUI). At IUPUI, I am majoring in Media Arts and Sciences with a specialization in 3D Modeling and Graphics. This way I can combine my strengths in math and art with my technical and detail-oriented thinking.
Dating back to the beginning of my 4th grade school year, my family was blessed to have my sittee (grandmother Charlotte) live with us until her passing in May 2020. Throughout those few years, she made sure to find time to impress upon my sister and I the importance of our Lebanese heritage and the sacrifices our ancestors made emigrating to the United States. She would also take over the duty of driving me to and from school and helping me when I struggled with homework. I am immensely grateful to her for guiding me down the right path in life and school.
I would like to give many thanks to the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation for the scholarship they have awarded me, as well as the many who have helped to support the Foundation.
George J. Khouri III is a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, currently pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering with primary concentrations in Transportation Engineering and Construction Management. He intends to specialize in his lifelong passion of airport design and terminal/landside planning. In his spare time, he is a six-sport broadcaster for the University of Illinois, with appearances on the Big Ten Network, B1G+, and ESPN+, and with experience in play-by-play, color commentary, sideline reporting, and studio analysis.
He enjoys golfing, spending time with friends and family, and is very active in his church and university's Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) chapter, where he recently served as Treasurer for two years.
George is the son of Carrie Sadd Khouri and John George Khouri II, the grandson of Kfeirians Adeeb and Carolyn Thabet Sadd, and the great grandson of Kfeirians George Aube Sadd, Naheel Zakem Sadd, Rasmia Lowen Thabet, and Toufic Thabet.
He enjoys golfing, spending time with friends and family, and is very active in his church and university's Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) chapter, where he recently served as Treasurer for two years.
George is the son of Carrie Sadd Khouri and John George Khouri II, the grandson of Kfeirians Adeeb and Carolyn Thabet Sadd, and the great grandson of Kfeirians George Aube Sadd, Naheel Zakem Sadd, Rasmia Lowen Thabet, and Toufic Thabet.
My name is Duncan Donley, son of Kevin and Monica Donley, and I’ve been attending the reunion for many years now. My Kfeirian connection comes from my grandma Mary Thabet, who I miss very much, and who always enjoyed attending the reunions. My family and I have been coming from Michigan to the reunions since before I can remember, and every year I look forward to reconnecting with family and friends.
I graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 2021 with honors and chose to follow my interests in physics and design. In my free time, I love to snowboard and more recently have been practicing guitar. Academically, I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University. I’ve had an amazing time here at MSU, and through some hardship, have learned a lot about the mechanics of the world around us.
I’m excited to unlock new skills and find an involved career where I can continue to pursue my interests and learn more about the importance of mechanical engineering in the real world. I’m thankful to have the support of the Kfeirian Foundation and all those who contribute as I continue on this academic journey!
I graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 2021 with honors and chose to follow my interests in physics and design. In my free time, I love to snowboard and more recently have been practicing guitar. Academically, I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University. I’ve had an amazing time here at MSU, and through some hardship, have learned a lot about the mechanics of the world around us.
I’m excited to unlock new skills and find an involved career where I can continue to pursue my interests and learn more about the importance of mechanical engineering in the real world. I’m thankful to have the support of the Kfeirian Foundation and all those who contribute as I continue on this academic journey!
My name is Samia Pegram. My family moved from Los Angeles to the Lake Norman Area of North Carolina in 2006 when my father transferred jobs. They choose this area, in part, because of the highly rated public school system.
Thanks to my parents (Laura & Steven Pegram) and to many wonderful teachers, I have always enjoyed school. I recently graduated from Pine Lake Preparatory School with honors and look forward to the challenges and rewards ahead as I head off to North Carolina State to study Environmental Sciences. I have always been fascinated by science and everything that makes up Earth!
Throughout my middle and high school years, our family was fortunate enough to have my sittee, Charlotte (Sadd) Lechlak, live with us until her passing in 2020. While life was very hectic in a multi-generational household, she found time to impress upon us the importance of where our family comes from and the sacrifices they made coming to the United States.
I am very grateful to her and to the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation for the contributions made (past and present) towards making my college education a reality.
Note: Samia is transferring to Appalachian State University for the fall semester 2022. She writes:
I attended North Carolina State University my freshman year of college and spent the whole time asking myself if I could really be happy there for 4 years. After a lot of consideration, I felt that changing schools would be the best decision for not only my mental health but my learning experiences and success. I am so excited to attend Appalachian State University this fall and call myself a mountaineer! At App I plan to major in Sustainable Development (BS) - Environmental Studies. I look forward to using the Appalachian Mountains and town of Boone as a classroom and joining a community that is so passionate about supporting local sustainability efforts. I will be able to combine my love for the outdoors (especially the mountains) and my curiosity and love for science and build a future out of it! I am grateful for the experiences North Carolina State University provided me with and how much I have grown since moving into my dorm but App State will be a much better fit and I could not be more ready to get on campus!!!
Thanks to my parents (Laura & Steven Pegram) and to many wonderful teachers, I have always enjoyed school. I recently graduated from Pine Lake Preparatory School with honors and look forward to the challenges and rewards ahead as I head off to North Carolina State to study Environmental Sciences. I have always been fascinated by science and everything that makes up Earth!
Throughout my middle and high school years, our family was fortunate enough to have my sittee, Charlotte (Sadd) Lechlak, live with us until her passing in 2020. While life was very hectic in a multi-generational household, she found time to impress upon us the importance of where our family comes from and the sacrifices they made coming to the United States.
I am very grateful to her and to the Kfeirian Reunion Foundation for the contributions made (past and present) towards making my college education a reality.
Note: Samia is transferring to Appalachian State University for the fall semester 2022. She writes:
I attended North Carolina State University my freshman year of college and spent the whole time asking myself if I could really be happy there for 4 years. After a lot of consideration, I felt that changing schools would be the best decision for not only my mental health but my learning experiences and success. I am so excited to attend Appalachian State University this fall and call myself a mountaineer! At App I plan to major in Sustainable Development (BS) - Environmental Studies. I look forward to using the Appalachian Mountains and town of Boone as a classroom and joining a community that is so passionate about supporting local sustainability efforts. I will be able to combine my love for the outdoors (especially the mountains) and my curiosity and love for science and build a future out of it! I am grateful for the experiences North Carolina State University provided me with and how much I have grown since moving into my dorm but App State will be a much better fit and I could not be more ready to get on campus!!!