“I'm excited about science.
I feel very fortunate to be named a Chancellor's Scholar, affording me the opportunity to study biology at UC San Diego.”

Nicole Garcia '13Undergraduate Student

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“We want students to have the opportunity to work alongside other students who come from a wide range of backgrounds.”

Sheldon Engelhorn '72Donor and UCSD Alumni Association Board President

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“Your generosity inspires me to help others ... I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”

Jessica Chuang, '10Undergraduate Student

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“Thanks to the fellowship,
I have time to focus on my research, through visual art, into the social and cultural components of technology.”

Rob Duarte '11 M.F.A.Graduate Student

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“Someone did it for me, and there is no question that it completely changed the way my own life turned out.”

Julia R. BrownDonor and UC San Diego Foundation Board Trustee

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HELP US INVENT THE FUTURE

UC San Diego is one of the top universities in the nation and ranked second in the U.S. for its positive impact on the region, state and country. Our ability to advance research and to impact the regional economy is directly related to the quality of our faculty and student body. Yet the current fiscal climate makes it difficult to offer financial aid packages that ensure both access and affordability for talented students of all social and economic backgrounds.

To address this current, critical need for undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships, the campus has launched Invent the Future: the UC San Diego Student Support Campaign. We invite you to explore our website and learn how you can help.

55%
Number of undergraduate students who need financial aid