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 $200 million by 2030, but we can only achieve that feat with your help.
You have the power to move UC Merced Boldly Forward. Gifts of all amounts make an incredible impact, and you can rest assured that your giving supports the programs that are most meaningful to you, including scholarships, fellowships, academics and research, medical education, athletics, and so many others. Thank you in advance for deepening your commitment to our wonderful university!
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| Designation | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Social Justice Initiatives & Identity Programs | 0 | $0 |
| UC Merced Alumni Association Journey Endowment | 1 | $250 |
| ¿field curious? | 18 | $4,675 |
| University Friends Circle Student Impact Fund | 19 | $9,360 |
| Graduate Student Fellowships | 19 | $45,265 |
| Fund for the Future of Healthcare Endowment | 5 | $40,500 |
| Black Scholars’ Resource Center | 0 | $0 |
| Health Sciences Research Institute | 0 | $0 |
| UC Merced Fund | 99 | $27,257 |
| Track and Field Scholarships | 0 | $0 |
| Medical Education Scholarship | 2 | $4,500 |
| Global Arts Studies Program | 0 | $0 |
| UC Merced Student Alumni Association | 2 | $40 |
| Community & Labor Center | 0 | $0 |
| Black Research Fellowship Fund | 7 | $13,505 |
| Graduate Division | 1 | $100 |
| Education Abroad Scholarship | 6 | $20,500 |
| Shakespeare in Yosemite | 7 | $1,100 |
| School of Engineering | 6 | $1,970 |
| Water Polo Scholarships | 2 | $75 |
| UC Center For Climate Justice | 1 | $50 |
| Asian & Pacific Islander Resource Center | 0 | $0 |
| Student Emergency Fund | 4 | $705 |
| Bobcat Athletics Scholarship | 2 | $300 |
| Soccer Scholarships | 1 | $50 |
| Financial Wellness Center | 0 | $0 |
| Student Career Development Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Health Equity Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Student Leadership and Engagement Initiatives | 4 | $2,150 |
| Multicultural Center | 1 | $5 |
| School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts | 2 | $10,424 |
| UC Merced Arts | 14 | $2,225 |
| UC Merced Extension Career Advancement Scholarship | 1 | $1,000 |
| Swarth Fogel NRS Undergraduate Research Scholarship Endowment | 8 | $1,235 |
| Dream Act Scholarship | 15 | $9,235 |
| Undergraduate Scholarships | 11 | $7,035 |
| Office of Research and Economic Development | 7 | $2,075 |
| School of Natural Sciences | 4 | $1,100 |
| Public Art Endowment | 1 | $50 |
| UC Merced Student Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment | 0 | $0 |
| Equity, Justice, and Inclusive Excellence Initiatives | 7 | $1,700 |
| Medical Education Program | 8 | $12,215 |
| University Library - Archives & Special Collections Expansion Fund | 6 | $2,835 |
| Merced Vernal Pools & Grassland Reserve | 10 | $3,320 |
| UC Merced Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Endowment | 0 | $0 |
| Class of 2024 Gift | 323 | $7,947 |
| Honors Program | 0 | $0 |
| Children’s Opera | 1 | $50 |
| Basketball Scholarships | 0 | $0 |
| UC Merced Foundation Trustees' Impact Fund (2024) | 5 | $20,000 |
| LGBTQ+ Pride Center | 0 | $0 |
| Honors Program Scholarship | 3 | $350 |
| Health Scholars Program | 1 | $50 |
| Volleyball Scholarships | 1 | $250 |
| University Library Catalyst Fund | 2 | $275 |
| Student Organization Development Fund | 0 | $0 |
| Food Security Programs | 0 | $0 |
| Cross Country Scholarships | 0 | $0 |
| Guardian Scholars Scholarship | 0 | $0 |
| Natural Reserve System | 1 | $50 |
