Black Alumni Chapter

Welcome to the UC Irvine Black Alumni Chapter!


WHO WE ARE: “Black Excellence Yesterday, Today and Forever.” This theme reflects the type of students and alumni that have passed through the doors of UCI and the quality of current students.


Black Alumni Reunion Group Photo

WHY SUPPORT CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS: Many of us received scholarships during our time as students at UCI, so we know from personal experience that financial support for the costs associated with education can be life-changing. Not only do scholarships offer resources that empower and allow students to fully immerse themselves in the UCI experience, but they also create a sense of community in which our fellow Anteaters feel welcomed and supported as they navigate through their educational journeys.  

Hear what our 2024 scholarship recipient, Lia Allen had to say!


Over the past several years, our chapter has raised over $23,000 and awarded 20 Anteaters with scholarships. In 2024 alone, we had 6 scholarship recipients! For 2025, we ask you all to help us award even more students. Giving Day 2025 is an opportunity for us to donate money on behalf of the UC Irvine Black Alumni Chapter. One hundred percent of the funds raised on this day go toward scholarships for our students. 



Black Alumni Chapter Leaders receiving the "Collaboration Award" in 2024 from the UC Irvine Alumni Association for showcasing exceptional camaraderie and collaboration with other chapters and UC Irvine departments.

 

Thank you in advance for your continued support of the UCI Black Alumni Chapter. 


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See what people are sharing about UC Irvine Giving Day 2025!
Black Alumni Chapter 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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UC Irvine Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship Competition
Thanks to a generous gift from UC Irvine Foundation trustees Gary and Melanie Singer, the four UCIAA alumni chapters with the most donors to their chapter scholarship fund will receive a share of $2,500 in bonus funds for their chapter scholarships!
Rank Prize Alumni Chapters Donors
1 $1,000 Urban Planning Alumni Chapter 2
2 $750 Anteaters in Law 2
3 $500 Armenian American Alumni Chapter 1
4 $250 Black Alumni Chapter 1
5 Dance Alumni Chapter 1
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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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