Supporting Underserved & International Students Through Education and Mentorship

The Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, and holistic educational support to help underserved and international students achieve long-term academic and personal success.

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Our Mission

We support underserved youth by providing educational pathways, scholarships, and mentorship that help students succeed academically and personally.

  • Providing scholarships that remove financial barriers.

  • Offering mentorship that supports academic and personal growth.

  • Delivering holistic support that helps students succeed long term.

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Investing in Student
Education & Opportunity

Your donation directly supports underserved and international students by funding scholarships, mentorship, and holistic educational programs that create lasting academic and personal impact.

Donation Levels

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How Your Donation Makes an Impact

As an education-focused nonprofit, we prioritize long-term student success and ensuring students have the financial support, guidance, and resources they need to overcome barriers and thrive in school and beyond.

Scholarships

Helping students access quality education and reduce financial hardship.

Mentorship programs

Providing guidance, encouragement, and leadership development.

Holistic support services

Addressing academic, social, and personal challenges.

Support a Student

Impact at a Glance

100+

Volunteer hours of SDAF students in giving back to underserved communities. 

Become a Volunteer

40+

Youth served globally. 

95%

Scholarship recipients maintain GPA above 3.0

10+

Program Graduates accepted to top schools and colleges with reputable sports programs—powered by academics, character, and play.

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Foundation Donor Packages

Pillars of Excellence Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth.
  • Your donation honored on your Donor Orator Wall.
  • Custom-engraved with the SDAF emblem.
  • Two VIP 49ers Tickets
  • Thank you Video.
  • Autographed Memorabilia
  • Exclusive Invitations & Raffle Tickets
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Pathway Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth.
  • Your donation honored on our Donor Orator Wall.
  • Virtual Meet & Greet with NFL Legend Jesse Sapolu.
  • Thank you video from SDAF Students written by the students.
  • Engraved Placard for Display.
  • Autographed Jersey, and Football signed by Jesse Sapolu.
  • Invitations to SDAF Events.
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Mission Partner Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth.
  • Your donation honored on our Donor Orator Wall.
  • Thank You Letter from SDAF Students written by the students.
  • Engraved Placard for Display.
  • Signed Merchandise Package.
  • Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events with 10 Bonus Raffle Tickets celebrated and shared among champions for youth.
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Community Support Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth access to education.
  • Permanent Recognition.
  • Merchandise Package.
  • Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events with 5 Bonus Raffle Tickets.
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Youth Support Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth access to education, academic excellence.
  • Permanent Recognition.
  • Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events.
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Upcoming Events

Our events help fund scholarships and educational programs for students.
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Get Involved

Choose the form that fits your needs:

Tuition Assistance Application

For underserved students in grades 6–9 seeking financial support based on needs.

Apply

Scholarship Application

For underserved and international students in grades 6–9 seeking financial support, mentorship, and educational opportunity.

Apply

Volunteer Opportunities

For community members who want to make a impact through mentorship, academic guidance, and educational programming.

Volunteer

Partnership Application

For businesses and organizations aligned with educational equity.
that expand scholarships, resources.

Support

Partners

Our partners help expand educational access for underserved students.

Unity Sports Access Logo
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edline Athletics
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Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax I.D. #99-2841979. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

A copy of our official IRS determination letter and financial disclosures may be requested by contacting us directly. In accordance with California law, we confirm that 100% of all donations remain with this organization to support its mission. Registration with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts does not imply endorsement.