UAA Leadership Initiatives
Find Your Reason to Give — And Make It Count.
Across all of our campuses, from Anchorage to Kodiak, the Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound, and Mat-Su, you’ll discover hundreds of reasons to support UAA students. Each fund reflects a journey, community and purpose that impacts Seawolf Nation.
From now until March 27 at 1 p.m., explore the funds below and uncover new ways to spark innovation, uplift students and build a brighter Alaska. Scroll to see opportunities where your donation could be doubled, tripled or unlock additional support.
This is your moment to give back and pay it forward.
Your Journey. Your Community. Your Impact.
Annual Fund for Excellence: Support Leadership Initiatives at the University of Alaska Anchorage!
Other UAA Leadership Initiatives opportunities:
UAA Annual Fund For Excellence
UAA Staff Governance Excellence
UAA Art Collection Stewardship
$10,000
UA John C. Hughes Foundation for Alaska Educators
Thank you John C. Hughes Foundation and UA Giving Day donors! $10,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship and education students systemwide.
1,500 / 1,500 Donors
Completed
$2,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Thank you Stephanie Erickson and donors that are investing in UA programs as a solution to keeping and cultivating more bright community members working in Alaska. $2,000 has been unlocked for UAA College of Engineering and UAFA College of Engineering and Mines.
750 / 750 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAA Annual Fund Challenge
You did it! Thanks to you and 248 other generous donors, the $1,000 challenge for UAA's Annual Fund for Excellence has been unlocked! Your support helps fund life-changing opportunities for students and faculty—from conference presentations to special guest speakers—proving that small gifts truly make big things happen!
249 / 249 Donors
Completed
$30,000
UAA Alumni Association
Thank you Ragu and Gita Bhargava for unlocking $30,000 toward UAA's Alumni Scholarship Fund that supports students through financial assistance!
249 / 249 Donors
Completed
$500
UAA Staff Council Support Challenge
You did it! Thank you! The $500 challenge for UAA Staff Council has been unlocked! Your support helps the Staff Council continue its vital work, advocating for UAA staff and fostering a strong, supportive campus community. Thank you for making a difference and amplifying the impact!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$2,000
UAF Alumni Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and UAF alumni! $2,000 has been unlocked to support the UAF General Scholarship!
Completed
$2,000
UAA Alumni Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and UAA alumni! $2,000 has been unlocked to support the UAA scholarships.
350 / 350 Donors
Completed
$10,000
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge
Thank you UA Foundation Director and Former Regent Mary K. Hughes and UA Giving Day donors! $10,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship and education students systemwide.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
$10,000
UA Launch Power Hour
Thank you UA Foundation Board of Directors and UA Giving Day's first 200 donors! $10,000 has been unlocked for scholarships at UAA, UAF, UAS, and their community campuses.
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
Match
UAA Annual Fund for Excellence Match
Thank YOU for being such generous donors! The UAA Annual Fund for Excellence Match has been unlocked—doubling the impact of your gifts with an additional $2,000 from Dr. Robert Bundtzen and Dr. Joan Bundtzen. Your support empowers UAA to meet critical needs, create opportunities, and enhance student success and faculty excellence. Together, we’re making a powerful impact—thank you for being part of this achievement!
Completed
$4,900
UAA 49th Finishers Challenge
Thank you Signature Land Services and UA Giving Day donors of $49+ for unlocking $4900 toward UAA's 49th Finishers Scholarship that supports students that are interested in coming back to school after taking a break.
49 / 49 Donors
Completed
$500
UAA Preserve Art Legacy
Thanks to you and 9 other generous donors, the $500 challenge to support the curation and preservation of UAA’s art collection has been unlocked! Your gift helps ensure that UAA’s art treasures are preserved and celebrated for generations to come. Thank you for helping protect creativity, culture, and community at UAA!
Completed
$2,000
UAS Alumni Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and UAS alumni! $2,000 has been unlocked to support the UAS General Scholarship!
65 / 65 Donors
Completed
$6,000
UA Alaska Values Indigenous Knowledge Challenge
Thank you to the 2025+ donors that unlocked this additional support for these important initiatives at the University of Alaska, Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Center, Alaska Leaders Archive, and Cyril George Indigenous Knowledge Collection.
2,025 / 2,025 Donors
Completed
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