One fund for all

The UCSC Fund is the most immediate way to have an impact at UC Santa Cruz. Gifts to this fund are unrestricted and can be designated to support top priorities and seize emerging opportunities. The UCSC Fund enhances the student experience in a tangible, direct way.

Your gift to the UCSC Fund will ensure UCSC remains a place like no other.

Regardless of size, your contribution can be the difference in the life of a student. Funds are used to address the most pressing needs, including:

  • Scholarships for talented and deserving students
  • Recruiting and retaining the best faculty
  • Launching innovative undergraduate courses
  • Student enrichment in the college environment
  • Scholarship support for undergraduate interns
 % of state contribution
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Since 1991, the state's annual average contribution for educating UC students has declined by 30%.

Why are private funds needed?

Although UC Santa Cruz is a public university, the state provides less than 30 percent of the overall budget. Contributing to the UCSC Fund not only helps to close the gap, but also ensures the unique quality of education that is the hallmark of the UCSC experience.

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