UA Giving Day 2026

If 200 donors make a gift in the first hour of UA Giving Day, the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors will collectively donate $5,500 to UA General Scholarship, a scholarship open to students at any of the University of Alaska's campuses.

Join the momentum this Giving Day and help create life-changing opportunities for UAS students! When 50 supporters give to the UAS General Scholarship Support Fund, former Chancellor Karen Carey will step forward with an inspiring $10,000 challenge gift to grow scholarship support across campus. Your generosity helps more students pursue their education with confidence and less financial stress. Join former Chancellor Karen Carey to unlock the full $10,000 for student success!

Make your Giving Day gift go even further for UAS students! For this special Giving Day match, contributions to the UAS Mental Wellness Support Fund will be matched up to $1,000 thanks to the generosity of the Grind Coffee Company. Your support helps grow essential mental wellness services and programs that students depend on every day. Partner with the Grind to help reach the full $1,000 and strengthen student well-being across UAS!

Turn your Giving Day generosity into twice the support for UAS students! For a limited time, every gift to the UAS Mental Wellness Support Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000, through the kindness of Abi and Julia Spofford. Your donation helps expand critical mental health programs and resources that students rely on to thrive. Give today and help us reach the full match to boost student wellness across UAS!

Make a splash for the future of marine science this Giving Day! Thanks to Professor Emerita Jan Straley, every gift to the Jan Straley Whale Research Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. Your support advances whale research, protects marine ecosystems, and empowers UAS students through hands-on discovery. Give today and help us reach the full match for marine research!

Be part of the excitement this Giving Day and help grow scholarship support for UAS students! When 15 generous supporters contribute to any UAS Research Fund, the UAS Juneau Campus Advisory Council will activate a $1,000 challenge gift to further expand opportunities for students across campus. Your gift helps ease financial barriers and open doors to success. Give today and help us reach 15 donors to unlock the full $1,000 for students!

Make Giving Day count for UAS Sitka students! When 15 community members give to the Sitka Campus General Scholarship Support Fund, the UAS Sitka Campus Advisory Council will trigger a $1,000 challenge gift to increase scholarship support for local students. Your generosity helps remove financial obstacles and keep students moving toward graduation. Donate today and be one of the 15 who helps unlock the full $1,000 for UAS Sitka students!

Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.

Help open new doors for UAS students this Giving Day! When only 10 supporters contribute to UAS Career Education Excellence, an anonymous donor will release a $2,000 challenge gift to grow hands-on training and career-ready learning experiences. Your gift plays a key role in opening pathways to real-world skills and future success for students. Donate today to unlock the full $2,000 for student opportunities!

The UA President's Office will match donations to the UAS General Scholarship dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, with a grant from the President's Office.

Be part of something big this Giving Day for UAS students! When 25 supporters come together to give to the University of Alaska Southeast Alumni Scholarship, the UAS Alumni Association will step in with a $2,500 challenge gift to boost scholarship funding even further. Your contribution helps more students stay on track toward their educational dreams. Be one of the 25 donors to unlock the full $2,500 for student success!

Student retention and recruitment are key priorities for the University of Alaska. To support UAS students and future enrollment, UA President Pat Pitney will contribute $2,000 to UAS Excellence, to be used by the chancellor to address the university’s greatest needs, if 100 UAS alumni make a gift to any UAS fund during UA Giving Day. Every gift helps strengthen UAS’s future.

Your gift today can create an even bigger impact this Giving Day! When 30 donors give to any Alaska Native Studies fund, Wostmann & Associates will generously unlock a $2,000 challenge gift to support the Dr. Alfred E. Widmark Alaska Native and Rural Student Center. Every donation moves us closer to strengthening programs and resources for Alaska Native and rural students. Be one of the 30 donors who helps unlock the $2,000 and make a powerful difference today!

Make your Giving Day gift count in a big way! When 30 supporters rally behind the Dr. Alfred E. Widmark Alaska Native and Rural Student Center, an anonymous donor will step forward with a generous $5,000 challenge gift to expand vital programs and services for Alaska Native and rural students. Each donation pushes us closer to unlocking this incredible opportunity. Join the 30 who will help unlock $5,000 and strengthen student success today!

Help power an opportunity for UAS Ketchikan students this Giving Day! When 15 supporters come together to give to any UAS Ketchikan fund, the UAS Ketchikan Campus Advisory Council will step in with a $1,500 challenge gift to boost scholarships support even further. Your contribution helps students stay focused on their education and reach their goals. Partner with the UAS Ketchikan Campus Advisory Council to unlock the full $1,500 for Ketchikan students!

When 1,000 alumni and friends donate to any program or scholarship, the John C. Hughes Foundation will contribute $5,000 to support Alaskans pursuing degrees in education across the UA system. As a founding member of the University of Alaska Foundation 50 years ago, John C. Hughes was deeply passionate about education. His lasting legacy continues to strengthen higher education in Alaska and support future educators in our great state

Triple your impact this Giving Day for UAS students! Contributions to the UAS Alaska GED Achiever Scholarship will be matched to triple the impact of your gift, up to $2,000, through the generosity of Michael and Jeri. That means every $1 you give helps unlock an additional $2—turning a $50 gift into $150 and a $100 gift into $300. Your support opens doors to higher education for students working toward their academic goals and brighter futures. Give today to help reach the full challenge and expand scholarship support for UAS students!