Preparing Change Makers
Give rise to the next generation of great leaders
They are the curious explorers, entrepreneurial dreamers and creative visionaries of tomorrow. And they are looking for a classroom, a community and a career to make it all real. At UC Davis, they'll find everything they need to chart their paths—and to change the course of what's happening in the world to what can and should be. They have their own expectations. Together, we'll give them even greater.
Backed for the future
Every day at UC Davis, students benefit from the generosity of donors via scholarships and awards that allow them to pursue their goals. Meet just four of the thousands whom donors help thrive.
Scholarship slam dunk
Women’s Basketball forward Lena Svanholm ’21, M.S. ’23, Ph.D. ’26 came to the U.S. from her home country Denmark to start her college basketball career at 18 years old. This year, not only is she excelling in her final season, she has also begun a Ph.D. in chemistry and chemical biology. Learn more about how donors have supported Lena’s journey, on and off the court.
Paving paths to success
Aggie Launch is UC Davis’ vision to help undergraduate and graduate students start career preparation early, participate in an expanded array of experiential learning, benefit from career mentoring and graduate with a robust career plan or path to advanced studies.
As we look forward, we look to you
Today’s employers expect great things from UC Davis graduates. Your support will transform what they can achieve and contribute, allowing them to exceed expectations as tomorrow’s change agents. Make a greater difference. Make their UC Davis experience like none other.
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