SUA Young Founders

“Education is a uniquely human privilege. It is the source of inspiration that enables us to become fully and truly human, to fulfill a constructive mission in life with composure and confidence.” -Daisaku Ikeda

30 years ago Soka University of America founder Daisaku Ikeda gave a lecture at Columbia University called Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship. He, in part, emphasizes the importance of education as the key to liberation from “horrific cycles of war.”

Welcome to the Sohokai, class of 2026! We are so excited for you. Here are more messages from some incredible alumni representatives ✨

Preandra Noel c/o 2018, New England Rep
Sakura Okayasu c/o 2024, Class Rep
Lisa Utsumi c/o 2007, Europe Rep

Welcome to the Sohokai Alumni Associaton, class of 2026!! ✨🎓🏆✨

Fabiana Sánchez c/o 2005 Latam Regional Rep
Harusa Murakoshi c/o 2007 Tokyo Regional Rep
Kentaro Shintaku c/o 2023 Class Rep
Uyen Nguyen c/o 2005 Orange County Regional Rep
Julia Mayumi Braga c/o 2025 Class Rep

What is an Endowed Scholarship? An endowed scholarship is a gift that truly keeps on giving. Unlike one-time donations, the original gift is permanently invested, with only the annual investment returns used to award scholarships. This ensures the fund continues to support students year after year, decade after decade—a living testament to our values and commitment. Our $1 million fund is projected to generate approximately $40,000 in scholarships every single year.

The Sohokai Forever Young Founders Scholarship Fund campaign aims to raise $1 million to create an endowed scholarship that will perpetually support future generations of SUA students. By contributing, you are ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent talented, mission-driven students from accessing the transformative Soka experience.

The class of 2026 graduates in 10 days! We are so proud to announce an alumni fundraising sprint supporting the Sohokai Forever Young Founders Scholarship Fund. Alumni, let’s celebrate this newest graduating class by accomplishing $126K by May 22!

Giving link is in our bio.

Homecoming 2026 was a joyful day celebrating Soka University of America’s 25th anniversary! The campus wide celebration included our Sohokai Annual Alumni Meeting held at the Black Box Theater and streamed virtually around the world.

During homecoming join our networking session featuring Sohokai alumni and connect with folks afterward! May 2 at 2:00-3:30pm at the Blackbox Theater.