University Partnerships

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University & Global Partnerships

Building Bridges
Between Education
and Opportunity

Ray Foundation partners with universities, researchers, corporations, foundations, and diaspora communities to create real pathways from Sierra Leone to higher education — and back to community leadership.

Why It Matters

The Pathway from Education to Prosperity Requires Partnerships

Ray Foundation cannot build the full pathway alone. Scholarships require universities. Skills training requires industry. Research requires academic institutions.

Our partnerships are not transactional. They are structural — designed to create permanent channels between Sierra Leone’s young people and global opportunity.

“Education opened the door for me. A partner held it open long enough for me to walk through.”

— Raymond Steven, Founder, Ray Foundation
87%
of students continue to higher education
500+
Young people reached across Sierra Leone
First
AI literacy program for youth in the region
100%
Financial transparency to all partners
Partnership Models

How We Work Together

🎓

Scholarship Pipelines

Create scholarship pathways that prioritize exceptional students from Sierra Leone. We do the on-the-ground vetting. You provide the opportunity.

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Research Collaboration

Partner on academic research around education and development economics in West Africa. Co-publish findings that advance the field.

🌍

Study Abroad & Exchange

Create reciprocal exchange opportunities that bring Sierra Leonean students to your campus and open doors for your students in West Africa.

💡

AI & Skills Curriculum

Deliver AI literacy and digital skills training that leverages your institution’s expertise directly for our students in Sierra Leone.

🎤

Speaker & Mentorship

Connect your faculty and alumni with Ray Foundation mentorship programs as mentors and guest speakers.

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Institutional Giving

Make a targeted institutional gift that funds a named scholarship, a program cohort, or a specific initiative aligned with your values.

Start the Conversation

Ready to Partner With Ray Foundation?

We are actively seeking university and organizational partnerships. Tell us who you are and what you care about. We will find a way to work together.

Inquire About Partnership →