Support from the SOPHIA Fund for the Future
The SOPHIA Fund for the Future provides the financial base for our educational and research activities, student support, global human resource development, and campus improvement plans. We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and support as Sophia University strives to play an even greater role in leading the society of the future.
Use of Donations
Donations generously contributed by our supporters are used in the following four areas:
Support for Education and Research
To enhance student education and provide support for academic and student life, faculty research, and extracurricular activities.
Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Support
To establish and expand scholarship programs and provide various forms of financial assistance for students.
Support for Educational and Research Facilities
To improve and redevelop facilities at the Yotsuya Campus and other Sophia University campuses.
Support for the Development of a Global Campus and the Promotion of Sustainability
To actively advance initiatives related to sustainability and the SDGs, with a focus on realizing an inclusive society, reducing environmental impact, and promoting health and wellness. These efforts include awareness-raising activities both on and off campus, as well as the renewal and universal design of campus facilities.
Ways to Give
Online Donations
Donations can be made online by credit card, internet banking, ATM payment, or Amazon Pay.
Sophia Used Book Donation Program
Books and other materials you no longer need can be donated to support Sophia University.
Monodone Donation Program
Items from around your home that you no longer need can be turned into donations for Sophia University.
Reuse Donation Program
Unused IT devices, including PCs and smartphones, can be donated to support Sophia University.
Legacy Giving
In partnership with designated financial institutions, Sophia University accepts donations made through bequests and inheritances.
On-Campus Donation Desk
Donations are also accepted at Building No. 13, 6th Floor, Yotsuya Campus.
Hours: Weekdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
(Closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Tax Benefits
Donations made to Sophia School Corporation are eligible for preferential tax treatment in Japan. For income tax purposes, donors may choose either the income deduction system or the tax credit system, whichever is more advantageous, in order to receive the applicable tax benefits.
Donor Recognition
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who support us through their generous donations. In appreciation, donors are recognized in a variety of ways.
Examples of Donation Programs
Support for the Development of a Global Campus and the Promotion of Sustainability
Purpose: Donations will be used to support initiatives related to sustainability promotion and the SDGs, with a focus on areas such as ecology, disability inclusion, LGBTQ+ issues, gender and human rights, health and well-being, and disaster preparedness. Funds will help support awareness-raising activities both on and off campus, project implementation, and the renewal and universal design of campus facilities.
Fundraising Goal: JPY 500 million
SOPHIA Future Plate Donation Program
Purpose: Donations will be used to support undergraduate and graduate students who face difficulties continuing their studies for financial reasons. Donors who contribute JPY 1 million or more will be recognized by having their names inscribed on a seat in the large lecture hall located on the first floor of Building No. 6 (Sophia Tower), as a lasting tribute to their generosity.
Number of Seats Available: 379 seats
Pope Francis Memorial Fund
Purpose: In November 2019, Pope Francis visited Japan for the first time in 38 years as Supreme Pontiff and delivered a lecture at Sophia University. This fund was established to support educational, research, and student activities that engage with the important themes he emphasized, including poverty and support for the socially vulnerable, the realization of a multicultural and inclusive society, and responses to global environmental challenges.
Support for Extracurricular Activity Organizations
Purpose: Sophia students choose to pursue both their academic studies and extracurricular activities, and they continue to take on challenges each day with determination, even in demanding circumstances. This fund is intended to support such students so that they can thrive in a better environment and achieve results worthy of the Sophia name.
