UC Irvine Giving Day

The UC Irvine School of Education is shaping the future of learning – locally, nationally and globally. Through innovative degree programs, student success initiatives and groundbreaking research, we're improving educational access and quality for all learners.

Your Giving Day gift directly impacts three critical pillars: preparing exceptional teachers, supporting deserving students and partnering with communities to solve real educational challenges. Join fellow alumni who believe in the transformative power of education.

Dean’s Excellence Fund: Your gift to the Dean’s Excellence Fund is flexible funding that enables us to prioritize key initiatives and provide essential resources including emergency grants for students.

Scholarships for Promising Teachers: Your gift to Scholarships for Promising Teachers supports the next generation of educators by funding scholarships for talented and diverse teachers, ensuring a brighter future for Southern California classrooms.

K-12 Community Partnerships: We forge meaningful research-practice partnerships with local K-12 schools and nonprofits through the Orange County Educational Advancement Network (OCEAN). Your gift funds research and solutions to the most pressing issues in southern California classrooms.

Bilingual Authorization Program: The Bilingual Authorization Program (BAP) prepares teaching credential candidates to teach in our local dual language immersion classrooms. Your gift to the BAP supports these aspiring teachers through scholarships to help pay for course materials, state test fees, conferences, workshops, graduation regalia and transportation to and from field work sites.

More Ways to Make an Impact

CalTeach: Support excellence in STEM instruction through CalTeach’s teacher preparation program.

SAGE Scholars: Empower underrepresented students through professional development and internship opportunities.

To discuss additional ways to support, please contact Duane Rohrbacher, J.D., Ph.D. at rohrbacd@uci.edu.