Chancellor's Club

To our loyal supporters,

I am honored to take part in Giving Day 2025, a time to reflect on my own journey as a first-generation student and celebrate UC Irvine’s unwavering dedication to uplifting its community—especially in times of challenge. Education, in every discipline, has the power to transform lives and bridge the gap between ambition and achievement for individuals from all backgrounds.

For over 50 years, the Chancellor’s Club has been a beacon of opportunity and support, identifying and addressing the most pressing needs of UC Irvine students. This year, we are continuing our commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment by directing 100% of Giving Day donations to first-generation scholars pursuing advanced degrees. These scholars are conducting groundbreaking research that is shaping a brighter future, and with the growing demand for support, our role in empowering them has never been more crucial.

Our goal for Giving Day 2025 is ambitious yet essential: to raise $50,000 to expand student fellowships within the Graduate Division. With your generosity, we can provide at least three additional students with the financial resources they need to complete their degrees—free from the burden of financial hardship.

Your participation can make this Giving Day a defining moment for UC Irvine, reinforcing our collective legacy of shaping future leaders and innovators. Together, we can ensure that every Anteater has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a more inclusive, brilliant tomorrow.

Thank you for considering a gift to the Chancellor’s Club this Giving Day. Your support is more than a donation—it’s an investment in the future.


See what people are sharing about UC Irvine Giving Day 2025!
Chancellor's Club Donor Map
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Early Bird Challenge
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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)!
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Social Media Challenge
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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!
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1965 Challenge
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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!
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Chancellor's Club Elliott Kornhauser $5,000 Matching Gift Challenge!
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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!
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Chancellor's Club Jim Trolinger & Pauline Abbott 35 Gifts for $25,000 Challenge
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Chancellor's Club Jim Trolinger & Pauline Abbott 35 Gifts for $25,000 Challenge
Help unlock $25,000 in support of our first-generation graduate students! Be one of the first 35 supporters to make a gift of any amount to the Chancellor's Club to unlock this generous gift from Chancellor's Club lifetime members Jim Trolinger and Pauline Abbott!
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