Give to UC Merced

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UC Merced continues to be recognized from coast to coast as an institution that redefines academic excellence. This year UC Merced celebrated new rankings including, #28 among all public universities per U.S. News and World Report, #1 for Social Mobility per the Wall Street Journal and #1 among the University of California campuses for percentage of students who pursue master’s degrees. Fall 2023 enrolled the largest first-year class and welcomed the second SJV PRIME+ BS-to-MD cohort. UC Merced athletics are continuing to grow as we transition from an NAIA affiliation to NCAA Division II, generating more visibility for UC Merced and more opportunities for student- athletes. UC Merced is on the map and off the charts! We hope these accomplishments inspire and invigorate you to join us this year and Give to UC Merced.

The generous support you and other members of our Bobcat Family provide annually ensures that more than 9,100 current students — and countless more who will make the campus their future home — have the necessary resources to make new discoveries, collaborate with others to enact change, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Your giving also supports the vital work hundreds of faculty and staff members carry out each and every day to provide students with a world-class education that only the University of California can deliver. With your support, Bobcats have access to programs, research opportunities, and many initiatives to help drive their success — even long after graduating from UC Merced.

For the third year in a row, gifts raised through Give to UC Merced will also impact the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign, Boldly Forward: The Campaign for UC Merced. The university community is close to passing the halfway mark of its goal of $200 million by 2030, but we can only achieve that feat with your help.

You have the power to move UC Merced Boldly Forward. Gifts of all amounts make an incredible impact, and you can rest assured that your giving supports the programs that are most meaningful to you, including scholarships, fellowships, academics and research, medical education, athletics, and so many others. Thank you in advance for deepening your commitment to our wonderful university!

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Top Designations
DesignationDonorsRaised ($)
Office of Social Justice Initiatives & Identity Programs0$0
UC Merced Alumni Association Journey Endowment1$250
¿field curious?18$4,675
University Friends Circle Student Impact Fund19$9,360
Graduate Student Fellowships19$45,265
Fund for the Future of Healthcare Endowment5$40,500
Black Scholars’ Resource Center0$0
Health Sciences Research Institute0$0
UC Merced Fund99$27,257
Track and Field Scholarships0$0
Medical Education Scholarship2$4,500
Global Arts Studies Program0$0
UC Merced Student Alumni Association2$40
Community & Labor Center0$0
Black Research Fellowship Fund7$13,505
Graduate Division1$100
Education Abroad Scholarship6$20,500
Shakespeare in Yosemite7$1,100
School of Engineering6$1,970
Water Polo Scholarships2$75
UC Center For Climate Justice1$50
Asian & Pacific Islander Resource Center0$0
Student Emergency Fund4$705
Bobcat Athletics Scholarship2$300
Soccer Scholarships1$50
Financial Wellness Center0$0
Student Career Development Fund0$0
Health Equity Fund0$0
Student Leadership and Engagement Initiatives4$2,150
Multicultural Center1$5
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts2$10,424
UC Merced Arts14$2,225
UC Merced Extension Career Advancement Scholarship1$1,000
Swarth Fogel NRS Undergraduate Research Scholarship Endowment8$1,235
Dream Act Scholarship15$9,235
Undergraduate Scholarships11$7,035
Office of Research and Economic Development7$2,075
School of Natural Sciences4$1,100
Public Art Endowment1$50
UC Merced Student Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment0$0
Equity, Justice, and Inclusive Excellence Initiatives7$1,700
Medical Education Program8$12,215
University Library - Archives & Special Collections Expansion Fund6$2,835
Merced Vernal Pools & Grassland Reserve10$3,320
UC Merced Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Endowment0$0
Class of 2024 Gift323$7,947
Honors Program0$0
Children’s Opera1$50
Basketball Scholarships0$0
UC Merced Foundation Trustees' Impact Fund (2024)5$20,000
LGBTQ+ Pride Center0$0
Honors Program Scholarship3$350
Health Scholars Program1$50
Volleyball Scholarships1$250
University Library Catalyst Fund2$275
Student Organization Development Fund0$0
Food Security Programs0$0
Cross Country Scholarships0$0
Guardian Scholars Scholarship0$0
Natural Reserve System1$50
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Gradhat icon7%Alumni
Parent icon11%Parents
Suitcase icon16%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon20%Friends
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