At the forefront of groundbreaking research and transformative teaching, the UC Irvine School of Education is shaping the future of learning on a global scale through our innovative degree programs, student success-focused initiatives, community 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.
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.
Additional 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.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA | 47 |
| 2 | OR | 1 |
| 3 | AA | 0 |
