Challenges, Matching Gifts, and Mini-Grants
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift-matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors. More UA Giving Day Challenges will be added all the way up until UA Giving Day.
Tip: To find a specific challenge, use your keyboard Find command (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F). You can also view challenges sorted by each initiative: navigate to the initiative's UA Giving Day page and scroll down.
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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.
415 / 449 Donors
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UA 1000th new donor wins $1000
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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 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.
5 / 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Excellence in Music | 87 |
| 2 | Excellence in Languages | 48 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Geology | 37 | |
| 4 | Excellence in Theatre and Dance | 37 | |
| 5 | Excellence in History | 24 |
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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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UA 2026th donor wins $2026
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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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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 | $50,898.00 |
| 2 | Excellence in Engineering | $27,934.00 |
| 3 | College of Business and Public Policy Excellence | $22,612.00 |
| 4 | Excellence in Gymnastics | $18,271.83 |
| 5 | UAA Student Support | $15,085.00 |
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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.
414 / 2,026 Donors
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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 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 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 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.
9 / 10 Donors
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Donors per Fund: UAA
Consider donating to initiatives with fewer supporters
| Rank | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 189 |
| 2 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 182 |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 154 |
| 4 | Excellence in Music | 87 |
| 5 | Excellence in Volleyball | 77 |
Past Events
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UAA First Hour Power Hour Leaderboard
Number of donors per UAA fund in the first hour of UA Giving Day
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | Excellence in Gymnastics | 126 |
| 2 | Excellence in Cross Country/Track & Field | 57 | |
| 3 | Excellence in Hockey | 32 | |
| 4 | Milers Legacy CrossCountry/Track & Field Scholarship Spendable | 32 | |
| 5 | Excellence in Volleyball | 31 |
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UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
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.
749 / 749 Donors
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UAA Let's Rock This Matching Gift Complete
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UAA Let's Rock This Matching Gift
Donors ROCK! Thanks to your generosity, a $2,000 match from Ric Wilson was unlocked for the Excellence in Geology fund and doubled the impact of your donation!
$2,000 MATCHED
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UAA Journalism and Public Communications Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Journalism and Public Communications Challenge
Because of donors like you, the MSI Communications $1,000 challenge gift has been unlocked in support of the Excellence in Journalism and Public Communications fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping create meaningful opportunity!
10 / 10 Donors
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UAA Excellence in Anthropology and Geography Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Excellence in Anthropology and Geography Challenge
Thank you! The Excellence in Anthropology and Geography Challenge has been unlocked and Dr. Stephen Langdon will donate $1,000. Because of you, future anthropologists and geographers will have the resources they need to explore, discover, and make an impact. Thank you for being part of this journey!
15 / 15 Donors
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UAA History in the Making Challenge Complete
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$1,500
UAA History in the Making Challenge
Because of donors like YOU, the $1500 gift from Jim Blasingame has been unlocked for the Excellence in History fund. Thank you for honoring the past while investing in the future!
10 / 10 Donors
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UAA Music to My Ears Challenge Complete
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$2,000
UAA Music to My Ears Challenge
Finale! The symphony of generous donors has unlocked the $2000 challenge gift from Stephanie and Tobias Erickson in support of the Excellence in Music fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping to create harmonious opportunities!
10 / 10 Donors
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UA Launch Power Hour Complete
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$5,500
UA Launch Power Hour
The UA Foundation Board of Directors thanks the first-hour donors who have set UA Giving Day on a great foot. UA Foundation Board has made their $5,500 donation to UA General Scholarship. Keep spreading the word about UA Giving Day to make UA Giving Day a success!
200 / 200 Donors
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UAA Speak up for Languages Challenge Complete
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$2,500
UAA Speak up for Languages Challenge
Merci, gracias, arigato, and danke to all our donors! Together you unlocked a $2500 gift from the Senior Vice Provost in support of the Excellence in Languages fund. Ole!
25 / 25 Donors
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UAA Excellence in Art Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Excellence in Art Challenge
Because of donors like you, this Giving Day is a masterpiece of community support. Codie Costello's $1,000 Excellence in Art Challenge has been unlocked. Thank you for investing in students and a vibrant Arts scene at UAA!
10 / 10 Donors
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UAA 49th Finishers Challenge Complete
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$4,900
UAA 49th Finishers Challenge
Signature Land Services thanks donors for our alumni supporters for helping unlock this $4,900 gift to benefit the 49th Finishers Scholarship!
49 / 49 Donors
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UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge Complete
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$5,000
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge
Challenge unlocked! Thank you, Mary K. Hughes and the John C. Hughes Foundation, and to our generous UA Giving Day donors. $5,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship for education students systemwide. Because of you, future educators across Alaskawill receive the support they need to learn, lead, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
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UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge Complete
But you can still make a gift!
$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
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.
1 / 1 Donors
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UAA Vickie Briscoe Seawolf Debate Challenge Complete
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$6,000
UAA Vickie Briscoe Seawolf Debate Challenge
Thanks to you, the Seawolf Debate Challenge has been unlocked—adding a total of $12,000 (and growing) to the balance of the Vickie Briscoe Seawolf Debate Endowment! Your generosity helps provide the resources and opportunities they need to compete, lead, and excel on a global stage. Additional donations can help unlock additional matches & challenges. We are incredibly grateful for your support in keeping the Seawolf Debate tradition strong!
$6,000 / $6,000 Raised
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UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Catalyst for Chemistry Challenge
You were the catalyst, the reaction is complete! A $1,000 challenge gift from Dr. John Kennish has been unlocked for the Excellence in Chemistry fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping create meaningful opportunity!
15 / 15 Donors
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UAA ConocoPhillips Alaska Geology Challenge Complete
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$5,000
UAA ConocoPhillips Alaska Geology Challenge
Success! Thanks to YOU, the ConocoPhillips Alaska $5,000 challenge gift has been unlocked in support of the Excellence in Geology fund. Thank you for investing in UAA students and helping them to ROCK!
20 / 20 Donors
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UAA Excellence in Arts & Sciences Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Excellence in Arts & Sciences Challenge
Challenge unlocked! Thanks to YOU and the generous $1000 gift from Carla Beam, UAA College of Arts & Sciences will continue its legacy of providing top tier excellence in the arts & sciences.
15 / 15 Donors
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UAA Excellence in Biology Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Excellence in Biology Challenge
Thanks to donors like YOU, we can all see clearly and be part of the solution! The $1000 challenge gift from Ashley Kettler and Summit Eye Care was successfully unlocked for the Excellence in Biology fund.
10 / 10 Donors
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UAA Model UN Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Model UN Challenge
Thank you for supporting UAA’s Model United Nations Program, directly empowering students to become engaged, informed leaders who bring global perspectives back to our campus and community!
10 / 10 Donors
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UAA Take a Bow Theater and Dance Challenge Complete
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$2,500
UAA Take a Bow Theater and Dance Challenge
Bravo! With your help, the UAA Take a Bow Theater and Dance Challenge is complete, unlocking a $2,500 challenge gift for the Excellence in Theatre and Dance Fund. Your support gives UAA students the opportunity to learn, create, and shine on stage.
10 / 10 Donors
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UAA Excellence in Psychology Challenge Complete
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$1,000
UAA Excellence in Psychology Challenge
Challenge met, mind officially blown! Thank you to all of our Psychology donors for unlocking Gloria Eldridge's Excellence in Psychology Challenge. Your generosity is powering curiosity and supporting the next generation of UAA psychology students.
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