Fundación Valderrama · Sotogrande
Where talent meets opportunity — through education and
the values of golf.
Welcome to the Valderrama Foundation
A bridge between local
talent and global
opportunity
Since 2025, the Valderrama Foundation supports academically and athletically talented young people from the Campo de Gibraltar and the surrounding areas by providing access to world-class educational, sporting, and personal development opportunities in Sotogrande that would otherwise be beyond their reach.
6
Scholars across our first two cohorts
100%
Education, golf and mentoring fully funded
3
World-class partners
1
Our community: the Campo de Gibraltar and surrounding area
The Scholarship Programme
Built on three pillars
SIS-style classroom
1
Education
We provide access to a world-class international education that enables our Scholars to pursue outstanding academic and professional opportunities, while at the same time broadening their future prospects.
2
Sport
We use golf as an educational tool, fostering values such as commitment, effort, integrity, respect and humility.
Training on the range
3
Personal Development
We support our Scholars through experiences that build confidence and character... helping them become individuals capable of making a positive impact on their communities.
Future Opportunities
Scholar Stories
“They changed my life in a really good way.”
Anika Jiménez — Valderrama Scholar
Voices of the Foundation
The people behind
the promise
The Importance Of Inspiring Education
Nadim M Nsouli
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Inspired Education
Investing In The Future of Sotogrande
Aref Lahham
Founder of Orion (Sotogrande S.A.)
The Impact Of Valderrama Foundation
Chantal Gut
President, Real Club Valderrama
Foundations for a brighter future
ACADEMIC PARTNER
SPORTING PARTNER
INSTITUTIONAL SPONSOR
In collaboration with Sotogrande International School (academic partner) and Sotogrande S.A. · La Reserva Club (sporting partner), with the support of LIV Golf (institutional sponsor 2025-26).
“It is thanks to this community that we are who we are, and giving back is the least we can do.”
In his memory · Patrick Rambaud, President, Real Club Valderrama (2022–2026)
Latest news
Moments from the Foundation
Scholars
22 September 2026 · Scholars
Daniel Minguet wins the Most Improved Award 2026 at Sotogrande International School
Scholars
14 August 2026 · Scholars
Sofía brings her Spanish Championship trophy to Valderrama
