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Invest in Education at UC Irvine

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 TeachersYour 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 ProgramThe 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.

See what people are sharing about UC Irvine Giving Day 2025!
School of Education Donor Map
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1 CA 1
2 AA 0
2 AE 0
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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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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
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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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School of Education 50 Gifts for $100,000 Challenge
$100,000
School of Education 50 Gifts for $100,000 Challenge
The 50th gift to the School of Education will unlock a generous $100,000 gift from an anonymous donor to support students pursuing careers in special education.
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School of Education $2,500 Matching Gift
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School of Education $2,500 Matching Gift
Every gift made to the Education Dean's Excellence Fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500!
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School of Education Arntson Family Scholarship Challenge
$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 will be unlocked!
$200 / $1,000 Raised
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School of Education Henry/Stone Elementary Mathematics Award Challenge
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School of Education Henry/Stone Elementary Mathematics Award Challenge
The first $1,250 raised for the School of Education will unlock a generous scholarship for aspiring Elementary School teachers with a passion for teaching mathematics.
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