UA Giving Day 2026 is March 24-26
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 help a student stay in school and graduate. You 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 University of Alaska Fund: UA General Scholarship
The UA General Scholarship is one of the most powerful ways to support students across the entire University of Alaska system. Awarded to students at UAA, UAF, and UAS across all disciplines and campus locations, this scholarship helps remove financial barriers so students can stay focused on learning and finish their degrees. When you champion this fund, you help more students persist, graduate, and build strong futures for themselves, their families, and Alaska’s communities.
More statewide priorities:
UA General Support, Patricia Ann Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship
Select the universities below to find more important initiatives at the University of Alaska.
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UAF Alaska Leaders President Pitney Challenge
A UAF MBA alum herself, President Pitney challenges the leaders of Alaska to pave the path for the students in our footsteps: When 25 alumni, friends, and businesses donate to any UAF College of Business and Security Management fund, President Pitney will personally donate $3,000 to support the greatest needs of UAF CBSM.
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UAF Chancellor Sfraga General Scholarships Challenge
Once 20 people donate to the UAF General Scholarship Fund, it will unlock an additional $1,000 challenge gift from Chancellor Mike Sfraga (Ambassador, ret.), a proud UAF alumnus. Rally your fellow Nanooks and help us reach 20 donors to unlock this exciting challenge! Every contribution helps support flexible student scholarships across UAF and invests in the next generation of Nanooks.
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UAF New Donors for Troth Yeddha' Initiative Challenge
The Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Initiative is in development to create a space where the UAF community can gather, celebrate Alaska Native cultures and deepen understanding across all academic disciplines through Indigenous ways of knowing. When 100 new donors make a gift to any UAF fund, University of Alaska President Pitney will contribute $1,000 to support the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Initiative.
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UAA Student Support Fund Match
The UA President's Office will match donations to the UAA Student Support Fund dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, with a grant from the President's Office.
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UAS General Scholarship Match
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.
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UAS General Scholarship Challenge
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!
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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.
$1,000
UAA Men's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
Men’s Basketball Challenge! When Seawolf Men’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!
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UAF Gold Medalist Rifle Team Challenge
1984 Olympic Gold Medalist of Women's Air Rifle, President Pat Pitney, personally challenges 25 UAF Nanook Rifle Team alumni and fans to support the nationally ranked NCAA Team to unlock a personal donation of $3,000 toward Rifle athletes' scholarships.
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$2,500
UAF Student Support Challenge
When 20 donors give to the UAF Student Support Fund, an anonymous donor will unlock $2,500 to provide immediate support for students in need.
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$12,000
UAF Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Dedicated partners, Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) and Matt Varga ’98, ’09, ’10, are supporting the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center with a $12,000 Giving Day challenge. When 100 donors make a gift to Troth Yeddha’, this challenge will be unlocked—amplifying impact alongside a UA Board of Regents initiative that is doubling eligible gifts to Troth Yeddha’ up to $10 million through 2026.
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UAF General Scholarship Match
The UA President's Office will match donations to the UAF General Scholarship dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, with a grant from the President's Office.
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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
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UAF Troth Yeddha' Challenge
Dedicated partners, Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM) and Matt Varga ’98, ’09, ’10, are supporting the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center with a $12,000 Giving Day challenge. When 100 donors make a gift to Troth Yeddha’, this challenge will be unlocked—amplifying impact alongside a UA Board of Regents initiative that is doubling eligible gifts to Troth Yeddha’ up to $10 million through 2026.
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UAS Excellence Challenge
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!
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UAA Excellence in Psychology Challenge
When 10 donors support the Excellence in Psychology Fund, a $1,000 challenge gift will be unlocked, generously provided by former UAA psychology faculty member, Gloria Eldridge. Every gift, large or small, helps students ask meaningful questions, test new ideas, and deepen our understanding of the human mind. Make your impact today and help shape the next generation of psychologists.
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