Our Mission
FAQs

The Soraya Foundation was created to support student-athletes as they transition beyond college athletics and pursue the next chapter of their education, careers, and lives.

Our work is focused on current and former collegiate student-athletes who are preparing for life beyond competition and pursuing advanced educational and professional opportunities.

The end of an athletic career can bring major changes in identity, financial support, resources, and direction. Soraya helps provide continued support as athletes move into graduate education and their professional lives.

Through scholarships, mentorship, coaching, financial education, and community support, Soraya helps recipients build a strong foundation for what comes next.

Advanced education can create meaningful opportunities, but the cost can be a significant barrier. Changes to federal graduate student borrowing also make scholarship support increasingly important for many students pursuing advanced degrees.

Donations help fund scholarships, mentorship, coaching, financial education, programming, and other resources that directly support Soraya Scholars and the Foundation’s mission.

Unless otherwise noted for a specific campaign or initiative, donations are used where they can have the greatest impact in advancing The Soraya Foundation’s mission.

The Soraya Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

You can support the Foundation by becoming a mentor, volunteering, partnering with Soraya, attending events, sharing our mission, or helping connect the Foundation with others who want to make an impact.

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