School of Humanities

Almost half of UC Irvine students are the first in their families to attend college. For School of Humanities students, their education goes beyond earning a degree – it allows them to shape and mold their futures. But financial barriers can limit access to these transformational experiences. 

On Giving Day, we aim to raise $25,000 to provide:

-Internships, study abroad opportunities and scholarships for undergraduate students, equipping them with the resources they need to succeed

-Research funding for graduate students, allowing them to conduct groundbreaking research


Your gift today supports our mission in ensuring every student has access to these life-changing experiences that will have a lasting impact on their futures, without financial barriers. Please join us in creating a brilliant future for our students, our community, and our world.

  “Scholarships for history and humanities students help us feel seen and valued. I am incredibly grateful to have received a scholarship.” – Lily Amidon










“UC Irvine offers an environment rich with resources for students to engage with global perspectives. Thanks to donor support, I will be studying in Tokyo this year. This scholarship allows me to explore my passion, engage with communities abroad, and observe global dynamics firsthand. Thank you making this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a reality!” – Gloria Lee







"This journey is more than an educational pursuit. For me, it’s a chance to develop my voice as a writer and contribute to the rich tapestry of literature. Your generosity profoundly impacts my ability to focus on my academic and career goals. Thank you for being a vital part of my journey.” – Aura Diaz


See what people are sharing about UC Irvine Giving Day 2025!
School of Humanities Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 NONE 0
1 AA 0
1 AE 0
GIVE EARLY
Early Bird Challenge
Event
Early Bird Challenge
Thanks to a generous gift from UC Irvine Foundation trustees Gary and Melanie Singer, donors will be chosen at random to unlock an additional $500 for the school, program or cause supported during the Giving Day Early Access Period (ends 11:59pm on April 21)!
GIVE EARLY
Social Media Challenge
Event
Social Media Challenge
Show your UC Irvine pride! Post on social media with #UCIGivingDay and let us know what you care about most at UC Irvine. We'll be selecting and featuring our favorite posts, and if we feature yours, $500 will be donated in your honor to the initiative mentioned in your post!
GIVE EARLY
1965 Challenge
$1,965
1965 Challenge
In celebration of UC Irvine's founding, the 1,965th gift will receive $1,965 in matching funds for the school, program or cause supported!
64 / 1,965 Gifts
Leaderboard
Brilliant Future Challenge
Thanks to a generous commitment from UC Irvine Foundation trustee Julie Hill, the top-3 academic units with the largest growth in donors over last year's Giving Day will share a bonus prize of $5,000!
Rank Prize Academic Unit % +/- Goal
1 $2,500 School of Social Sciences -97.22% 1
goal: 36
2 $1,500 The Henry Samueli School of Engineering -98.43% 2
goal: 127
3 $1,000 Claire Trevor School of the Arts -98.53% 2
goal: 136
4 Donald Bren School of ICS -98.78% 1
goal: 82
5 The Paul Merage School of Business -99.17% 1
goal: 120
GIVE EARLY
Chancellor's Club Elliott Kornhauser $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge!
2
Match
Chancellor's Club Elliott Kornhauser $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge!
Help unlock the full potential of Giving Day by matching Elliott Kornhauser’s $5,000 gift to the Chancellor’s Club!
$0 MATCHED
GIVE EARLY
School of Humanities Linda Bauer $10,000 Matching Gift
2
Match
School of Humanities Linda Bauer $10,000 Matching Gift
Thanks to a generous commitment from professor Linda Bauer, every gift to the Humanities Dean's Excellence Fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!
$0 MATCHED
GIVE EARLY
School of Humanities Stella Cardoza 25 Gifts for $2,000 Challenge
$2,000
School of Humanities Stella Cardoza 25 Gifts for $2,000 Challenge
The first 25 gifts made to the School of Humanities will unlock a generous gift of $2,000 from Stella Cardoza!
0 / 25 Gifts
GIVE EARLY
School of Humanities Lucy Sun and Warren Felson 75 Gifts for $10,000 Challenge
$10,000
School of Humanities Lucy Sun and Warren Felson 75 Gifts for $10,000 Challenge
The 75th gift to the School of Humanities will unlock a generous $10,000 gift from UC Irvine trustee Lucy Sun and Warren Felson!
0 / 75 Gifts
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at james.yokelle@uci.edu.

2
GIVE EARLY
Match your Gift dollar for dollar!