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School of Education
Shape the Future—Invest in Education

At the forefront of groundbreaking research and transformative teaching, the UCI School of Education stands proud as a catalyst for change. We are shaping the future of learning on a global scale through our innovative degree programs, student success-focused initiatives, authentic partnerships, and cutting-edge research.

Join us in our mission to improve access to high-quality educational opportunities for all individuals in our university, community and beyond by supporting one of these critical initiatives.

  1. Dean’s Excellence Fund: Your support enables us to prioritize key initiatives and provide essential resources, including emergency grants for students.
  2. Scholarships for Promising Teachers: Help us nurture the next generation of educators by funding scholarships for talented and diverse teachers, ensuring a brighter future for Southern California classrooms.
  3. K-12 Community Partnerships: Through the Orange County Educational Advancement Network (OCEAN), we forge meaningful partnerships with K-12 schools and nonprofits. Your contribution empowers doctoral students to address real-world challenges in Orange County.

Explore additional opportunities to make an impact:

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

ECCLPs (Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects): Equip California’s high school students with the knowledge and tools to tackle climate change.

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


Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 71
2 VA 1
2 MI 1
Success!
Last But Not Least!
Congratulations to Tse-Wen Chen, a current student, whose gift to Solar Car Engineering Student Group won the Last But Not Least Challenge! With your gift Tse-Wen, $1000 in bonus funds will be awarded to Solar Car Engineering, thanks to the generous support of UCI Foundation trustees Gary and Melanie Singer!
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$30,000
School of Education Sonny and Martha Kothari 50 Gifts for $30,000 Challenge
The 50th gift to the UCI School of Education will unlock a generous $30,000 gift from Sonny and Martha Kothari to the Scholarships for Promising Teachers fund!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$100,000
School of Education 60 Gifts for $100,000 Challenge
The 60th gift to the School of Education will unlock a generous $100,000 gift to support students pursuing careers in special education!
60 / 60 Gifts
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$2,500
School of Education Henry/Stone Elementary Mathematics Award Challenge
The 40th gift to the School of Education will unlock a generous $2,500 scholarship for aspiring Elementary School teachers with a passion for teaching mathematics.
40 / 40 Gifts
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$1,000
School of Education Arntson Family Scholarship Challenge
Once we have surpassed $1,000 in gifts made to the School of Education, a $1,000 scholarship for students who had a career before pursuing a teaching credential we be unlocked!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
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2
Match
School of Education Staff and Faculty Community Scholarship Match
The first $700 raised for Scholarships for Promising Teachers will be matched dollar by the MAT + Credential Program staff and faculty.
$700 MATCHED
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$10,000
Parent Power Hour 25 gift Challenge
Power Hour? How about a power 15-minutes?! Congratulations to our UCI Parent and Family community for coming together in record time to unlock $10,000 in support for Campus Organizations and Volunteer Programs! Keep the momentum going and support some of our outstanding matches and challenges below!
25 / 25 Gifts
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$1,965
1965 Challenge
Congratulations to Hilary Lapks! Your gift to Men's Volleyball just unlocked $1,965 in bonus funds for the program!
1,965 / 1,965 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations to Darcy Wilson-Jones (LGBT Resource Center), Katy Young (School of the Arts/Dance), Charlton Lee (Social Sciences Student Awards) and Rick Emerling (UCI Retirees Association Scholarships), for winning our Early Bird Challenge! $500 in bonus funds will be added to each of these funds in your honor!
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