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AREAS OF IMPACT

Scholarship Donor Program

The Scholarship Donor Program is a philanthropic commitment for Anteater Club donors to support student-athlete scholarships.

  • The Scholarship Donor program is an annual commitment of $10,000 a year for five years
  • Opportunity to provide mentorship for a student-athlete
  • Interaction with student-athlete recipient
  • Recognition at Individual Sports Banquets
  • Invitation to annual UCI Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony
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Linda Dempsay

Women's Initiative

Linda Dempsay was named UC Irvine's athletic director in 1977 making her the first female AD in NCAA Division I history.

This initiative will help strengthen our women's sports by providing resources to better the student-athlete experience. UCI remains committed to empowering female student-athletes, coaches and staff and we are honored to create this vehicle to promote a sustainable future for women's athletics programs at UCI.

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Sport Specific Giving

UC Irvine Athletics appreciates all donor support that is graciously extended to our programs and student-athletes.

While gifts to the 'Eater Nation Fund support all 18 sports programs at UCI, a donor may choose to support a specific sport directly as well. These gifts enable coaches to supplement the operational budget of their sport used for recruiting, equipment, team travel and other various expenses.

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Capital Campaigns

Capital project gifts provide the revenue necessary to build and maintain first-class athletic facilities in which UC Irvine student-athletes train and compete.

These Facilities are not just important for recruiting the nation's best and brightest student-athletes. We've made a commitment to all of our student-athletes to equip them with the best tools to pursue their scholastic and athletic goals. When it comes to maintaining a competitive advantage, there is always a need for capital gifts. Current projects and donation opportunities include:

  • Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark
  • Bren Events Center Locker Rooms
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'EATER NATION FUND

The 'Eater Nation Fund is UCI Athletics' annual fundraising vehicle.

Annual membership is critical to our success in allowing our student-athletes to compete for and win championships while providing a world-class experience that is impactful, holistic, and transformational. Join the 'Eater Nation Fund today and play a significant role in the future of UCI Athletics.

Your 'Eater Nation Fund gift will provide support for the following areas:

  • Student-Athlete Scholarships
  • Academic Support
  • Recruiting Efforts
  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Facility Enhancements
  • Sports Medicine
  • Equipment Upgrades
  • Strength and Conditioning
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Sports Performance Fund

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The UCI Athletics Sport Performance Fund exists to support the holistic elite performance of UCI athletes and teams. To maintain sustained competitive excellence at the NCAA Division 1 level, athletes need access to elite performance support through advanced sports medicine and treatment, data collection and interdisciplinary research, progressive strength, and conditioning resources, athletic fueling nutrition, modern sports psychology and a continuity of care over their four-year career.

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ANTEATER CLUB CABINET

Any individual whose total giving equals or surpasses $10,000 in philanthropic funding to the Anteater Club in a given fiscal year is eligible for membership in the Anteater Club Cabinet. Members of the Anteater Club Cabinet receive exclusive membership experiences and benefits, while providing a significant impact on the lives of UCI student-athletes. The Anteater Club Cabinet is an exclusive program for UCI Athletics' most generous donors.