One gift today moves a student forward for years to come.
Students across Alaska are working hard. Many balance jobs, family, and full course loads. They want to finish what they started and build strong lives and strong communities.
UA Giving Day is a chance to stand with them.
When you give, you can help a student stay in school and graduate. You can help them move into a career, support a family, and give back to their community.
This is how progress happens here. We show up for each other.
Featured UAA Fund: Student Support Fund
The UAA Student Support Fund exists because we know from time to time students experience crises or unanticipated emergencies. Sometimes students find themselves in a position where they don't have the resources to solve those issues on their own. This fund is all about helping our students persist toward completing their education.
Select the categories below to find more important initiatives at UAA.
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UAA Jeffrey W. Scott Memorial Volleyball 75 Donor Challenge
$10,000
UAA Jeffrey W. Scott Memorial Volleyball 75 Donor Challenge
In honor of Jeffrey W. Scott, when 75 donors give to the UAA Excellence in Volleyball fund, a generous donor will unlock $10,000 to support this scholarship for Seawolf Volleyball athletes!
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UAA Alumni Challenge
$2,000
UAA Alumni Challenge
Student retention and recruitment are critical priorities for the University of Alaska. In support of these efforts—and in honor of her child, a graduate of UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy—UA President Pat Pitney will contribute $2,000 to CBPP if 449 UAA alumni make a gift to any UAA fund during UA Giving Day. Every gift helps strengthen pathways for current and future students.
399 / 449 Donors
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UAA Alumni $2,500 Leaderboard
$2,500
UAA Alumni $2,500 Leaderboard
The most alumni donors to a UAA fund will win a mini-grant from UAA to that fund. The winning fund will be announced following UA Giving Day.
399 / 2,026 Donors
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UAA Coca Cola Athletic Team Excellence Challenge
The Seawolf Athletics fund with the most donors will unlock an additional $2,500 from Coca Cola for that Athletics team!
| Rank | Prize | Team | Donors |
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| 1 | $2,500 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 181 |
| 2 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 175 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 150 | |
| 4 | Milers Legacy CrossCountry/Track & Field Scholarship Spendable | 72 | |
| 5 | Excellence in Volleyball | 71 |
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UA 1000th new donor wins $1000
To celebrate the efforts of UA Giving Day Champions spreading the word about their favorite programs this UA Giving Day, the 1000th new donor will win a $1000 mini-grant. The mini-grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the winner donated to.
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UAA Annual Fund for Excellence Match
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UAA Annual Fund for Excellence Match
Dr. Robert Bundtzen and Dr. Joan Bundtzen will match all gifts to the UAA Annual Fund for Excellence dollar for dollar up to $3,000.
$299 MATCHED
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UAA Susan McLoughry Nursing Scholarship Fund Match
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UAA Susan McLoughry Nursing Scholarship Fund Match
Dr. Robert Bundtzen and Dr. Joan Bundtzen will match all gifts to the Susan McLoughry Nursing Scholarship Fund dollar for dollar up to $2,000, to support tuition and related educational expenses for nursing students.
$100 MATCHED
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UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge
$1,000
UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge
Let's create a powerful reaction for the Department of Chemistry! When 15 donors give any amount to the Excellence in Chemistry fund, Dr. John Kennish, Former chemistry faculty member, dedicated community volunteer, and longstanding supporter of UAA will contribute an additional $1,000. Together, we can generate the kind of energy that fuels experimentation, discovery, and student success.
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UAA It All Adds Up Mathematics Challenge
$1,000
UAA It All Adds Up Mathematics Challenge
Let’s solve this together. When 15 donors give any amount to the Excellence in Mathematics and Statistics fund, Peter House, mathematics alumnus and owner of technology firm Deeptree, Inc, will unlock a $1000 challenge gift. Together, every contribution, large or small, multiplies impact and supports the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
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UAA Excellence in English Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in English Challenge
Let’s turn the page for the Department of English! When 15 donors make a gift of any size to the Excellence in English fund, UAA alumnus and CEO of Ouzinkie Native Corporation Dave Stephens will unlock a $1,000 challenge gift. Every contribution helps us support powerful writing, critical thinking, and stories that deserve to be told.
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UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
$1,000
UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Women's Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Women’s Basketball reaches 50 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Joe Alston and Diana Campbell! Let’s full court press for the win!
16 / 50 Donors
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UAA Mark Paprocki Skiing Challenge
$1,000
UAA Mark Paprocki Skiing Challenge
When 75 donors give to the Excellence in Skiing fund, $1000 will be unlocked by Mark Paprocki to help make a meaningful impact on our student-athletes and ski teams. Go Seawolves!
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UAA Donors per College of Engineering Fund Leaderboard
The 2 UAA College of Engineering funds with the most donors will win $500 mini-grants from UAA. Vote with your donation!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
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| 1 | $500 | Excellence in Geomatics | 20 |
| 2 | $500 | Excellence in Civil Engineering | 12 |
| 3 | Excellence in Mechanical Engineering | 6 | |
| 4 | Excellence in Project Management | 4 | |
| 5 | College of Engineering Scholarship | 3 |
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UAA Seawolf Pep Band Rock & Rally Challenge
$1,000
UAA Seawolf Pep Band Rock & Rally Challenge
Love sports? Love music? This challenge is for you! The UAA Pep Band brings energy, school spirit, and excitement to every game, uniting students who are passionate about athletics and the arts. When 15 donors step up to support the Rock & Rally for the Pep Band fund, thanks to Joe Alston and Lonnie Brooks $1000 will be unlocked to keep the music playing and the Seawolf spirit strong!
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UAA Excellence in Accounting Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Accounting Challenge
Ten donors giving at any level to the Excellence in Accounting Fund will unlock a generous $1,000 gift from Dr. Brian Franklin, multiplying the impact of every gift and ensuring our future generation of number-crunchers are well-prepared!
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UAA Write On, Kachemak Bay Challenge
$2,000
UAA Write On, Kachemak Bay Challenge
When 10 people make a gift to support the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference, Regent Mary K Hughes will unlock an additional $2,000 to strengthen this beloved gathering of writers from Alaska and beyond.
0 / 10 Donors
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UAA Excellence in Alaska Native Studies Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Alaska Native Studies Challenge
Alaska’s history, culture, and future are deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledge — and you can help ensure that legacy continues. When 10 donors support the Alaska Native Studies Fund, Alex Cleghorn, and retired UAA faculty member, Margritt Engel will partner to donate an additional $1,000 to further enrich programs that celebrate and preserve Alaska Native traditions, languages, justice systems, and perspectives. Every gift matters. Every donor makes a difference. Join the challenge, honor Indigenous knowledge, and help Alaska Native Studies thrive at UAA!
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UAA Fuel the Seawolves Challenge
$2,000
UAA Fuel the Seawolves Challenge
Fuel the Seawolves Challenge! When 25 donors give to the Seawolf Nutrition Bar, Larry and Judy Helgeson will donate an additional $2000, thank you Larry and Judy! Let's rally together to hit this goal.
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UA 2026th donor wins $2026
To celebrate the Class of 2026, the 2026th donor this UA Giving Day will win a grant of $2026. The grant will bolster the donor's donation in a big way! The grant will be directed to the same University of Alaska initiative that the 2026th donor donated to.
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UAA Student Support Matching Gift
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UAA Student Support Matching Gift
Triple your gift! The George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation will contribute $2 for every $1 donated to the UAA Student Support Fund, up to $30,000
$9,190 MATCHED
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UAA Goss Nursing Student Center Match
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UAA Goss Nursing Student Center Match
Cynthia & Dave Schraer will match all gifts to the Goss Student Support Center dollar for dollar up to $20,000!
$200 MATCHED
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UAA Donors Per Community Campus Fund $2,500 Leaderboard
The most donors to a fund at a UAA Community Campus will unlock a $2,500 mini-grant from UAA for that fund.
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
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| 1 | $2,500 | Susan Thompson Memorial Scholarship | 51 |
| 2 | PWSC Student Scholarship Spendable | 29 | |
| 3 | Kodiak College General Support | 6 | |
| 4 | Valdez Theater Conference Support | 5 | |
| 5 | Maureen Hunt Memorial Scholarship Spendable | 4 |
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UAA College of Health 25 Donors Challenge
$1,000
UAA College of Health 25 Donors Challenge
If 25 donors give to the College of Health Excellence fund, UAA will award a $1000 mini-grant to the same fund.
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UAA Elevate Learning and Empower Change!
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UAA Elevate Learning and Empower Change!
ConocoPhillips Alaska is pleased to present a $20,000 Community Challenge grant to the UAA College of Engineering (CoEng) during the 2026 Giving Day! ConocoPhillips Alaska recognizes the need for quality education, workforce development, and engineers who are ready to help advance responsible resource development in Alaska. ConocoPhillips is proud to invest in Alaska’s future engineers and invites others to join them in celebrating UA Giving Day Engineers Week and Journey into Engineering.
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UAA WWAMI Biomedical Excellence Endowment Fund Match
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UAA WWAMI Biomedical Excellence Endowment Fund Match
Dr. Robert Bundtzen and Dr. Joan Bundtzen will match all gits to the Alaska WWAMI Biomedical Excellence Endowment Fund dollar for dollar up to $1,000.
$0 MATCHED
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UAA Buretta Family Giving Day Challenge
$1,000
UAA Buretta Family Giving Day Challenge
When 10 donors make a gift to the Sheri ('91) and Gary Buretta Family Scholarship, the Buretta family will unlock an additional $1,000 to support UAA students.
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UAA Planetarium Stellar Challenge
$2,000
UAA Planetarium Stellar Challenge
Inspired by a lifetime of curiosity and generosity, a longtime Planetarium supporter will unlock a $2000 challenge gift once 10 donors give any amount to the ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building Planetarium Support fund. Help us reach for the stars and keep wonder shining bright.
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UAA Excellence in Arts & Sciences Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Arts & Sciences Challenge
Support excellence across the College of Arts & Sciences. When 15 donors make a gift of any size to the Excellence in Arts & Sciences Fund, former UA Foundation president Carla Beam will contribute an additional $1,000. Every gift, no matter the amount, strengthens teaching, research, and student success across every department.
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UAA Skiing Challenge
$1,000
UAA Skiing Challenge
Ski Team Challenge! When UAA Ski Team reaches 50 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Joe Alston and Diana Campbell! Let’s hit the powder and keep the momentum going!
42 / 50 Donors
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UAA Donors Per College of Arts and Sciences Fund Leaderboard
The UAA College of Arts and Sciences fund with the most donors will win a $500 mini-grant from UAA. Vote with your donation!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
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| 1 | $500 | Excellence in Music | 85 |
| 2 | Excellence in Languages | 45 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Geology | 37 | |
| 4 | Excellence in Theatre and Dance | 37 | |
| 5 | Excellence in History | 24 |
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UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
$1,000
UAA Women's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Women’s Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Women’s Basketball reaches 50 donors, they’ll unlock an extra $1,000 thanks to the generosity of Beth Scott. Let’s rally and get nothing but net!
16 / 50 Donors
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UAA Helgeson Volleyball Challenge
$1,000
UAA Helgeson Volleyball Challenge
Seawolf Volleyball Challenge! When 75 donors give to Excellence in Volleyball, Larry and Judy Helgeson will donate an additional $1,000, thank you Larry and Judy! Let's rally together to hit this goal.
71 / 75 Donors
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UAA Weidner Property & Real Estate Challenge
$1,000
UAA Weidner Property & Real Estate Challenge
When 20 donors make a gift to the Weidner Property Management and Real Estate Program Excellence fund, a $1,000 gift from Terry Fields, Program Director and Associate Professor, will be unlocked! Multiplying your impact and strengthening the future of WPM+RE.
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UAA ISER Directors' Challenge
$1,000
UAA ISER Directors' Challenge
When 10 people make a gift to ISER, UAA ISER Directors, Diane Hirshberg, Gunnar Knapp, Fran Ulmer, and Scott Goldsmith will unlock an additional $1,000 to continue to help Alaskans better understand the state’s changing economy and population.
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UAA Leadership Challenge
$1,000
UAA Leadership Challenge
When 10 donors give to the UAA Annual Fund for Excellence, it will unlock a gift of $1,000 from UAA Leadership — Cheryl Siemers, Chancellor, Ryan Buchholdt, VC Adminstrative Services, Tanya Pont, VC Advancement, and Denise Runge, Provost.
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UAA Excellence in Philosophy Faculty Challenge
$1,000
UAA Excellence in Philosophy Faculty Challenge
When 10 donors support the Excellence in Philosophy Fund, a $1,000 challenge gift, funded by faculty in the Philosophy department, will be unlocked. Every gift, large or small, helps students question assumptions, sharpen reasoning, and wrestle with ideas that shape how we live and think. Join the conversation and help keep great questions alive.
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UAA Cooking Up Opportunity Challenge
$5,000
UAA Cooking Up Opportunity Challenge
When 25 people make a gift to support the Culinary Kickstart Program, Mary K. Hughes & Andrew Eker will unlock an additional $5,000 to strengthen the partnership between UAA Culinary Arts, Covenant House Alaska, Locally Grown Restaurants, and multiple other industry partners, helping Covenant House youth, including those who have experienced foster care, gain hands-on culinary training and meaningful career pathways.
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Dollars per Fund: UAA
Dollars add up when our community comes together. This chart includes donations, challenge awards, matching gifts, and mini-grants.
| Rank | Fund | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excellence in Hockey | $50,741.00 |
| 2 | Excellence in Engineering | $27,678.00 |
| 3 | College of Business and Public Policy Excellence | $22,612.00 |
| 4 | Excellence in Gymnastics | $18,071.83 |
| 5 | UAA Student Support | $14,785.00 |
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