How to make a gift to the
UCLA Graduate School of Education &
Information Studies

The State of California provides the foundation for excellence, yet many of the programs which help to make the School a leader in bridging educational research and practice are funded through other means. We need you to join the hundreds of other alumni and friends who are committed to assist us in achieving the goals of our mission year after year.

Here's how can you make a difference...

Making a Gift Online
The easiest way to make a gift to the School is by using a credit card on our online form. The transaction and your credit card information will be completely secure.

GSE&IS Annual Fund
As our primary discretionary fund, the GSE&IS Annual Fund supports the Dean and Faculty in a wide range of endeavors. From enabling a student to complete a research project to providing the resources for a major conference, these moneys fund emerging scholars and opportunities at the School.

Major and Planned Gifts
Major Gifts of $50,000 and above provide underwriting for significant projects and programs within the School. These gifts may be pledged with a flexible payment timeline or made through a planned gift. Planned Gifts of money or non-liquid assets enable a donor to combine philanthropic intentions with their specific tax and financial situation, often times to the benefit of the donor regardless of income level. UCLA's development staff are available to assist in advising with such gifts.

Dean's Scholars
Financial assistance to graduate students is a matter of high priority to the Dean and to the School. An annual gift of $7,500 provides one scholarship to an outstanding student; an endowed gift of $100,000 enables a donor to name the scholarship in perpetuity. The School presently awards over forty-five scholarships and fellowships each year.

Endowed Funds
Individuals may create a named, endowed fund with a minimum gift of $100,000. Such a gift establishes a permanent tribute at the School, and endorses its high standards of teaching, research and service. Endowed funds often support lectures, scholarships, visiting scholars and faculty chairs. In an Endowed Fund, interest earned by the investment supports the donor's wishes, while the principal remains intact in perpetuity.

Become a Volunteer
The gift of time is invaluable, and always appreciated. Please call the Office of Development & Alumni Affairs to discuss the volunteer opportunities.