Give | School of Education

Donors to UC Riverside’s School of Education support scholarships and fellowships for graduate and teacher credential students, as well as faculty research, centers, and chairs within the SOE. A gift to SOE can take the form of a one-time gift toward a current fund, or a gift to an endowed fund that pays annually for generations. We also welcome planned gifts that can benefit you and your loved ones at this time, and UCR in the future. Your generosity will assure the ongoing development of excellent teachers, professors, administrators and academic change makers—shaping the quality of education for generations to come.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Kraus-Lee, Director of Development, (951) 543-7342.

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Your Gift Makes a Difference

"By funding students’ education, donors are not only helping students be closer to accomplishing their educational dreams, but they are also creating a difference for their entire families. Being the recipient of this fellowship means that I can focus on my Ph.D. milestones which include passing my oral exams in the Spring quarter. My goal is to pay forward the financial support I have received to help me meet my academic goals. I am grateful for the donors' continued support of UCR students!"

Ariana Aparicio Aguilar

Flora Ida Ortiz Endowed Fellowship (2023-24 Recipient)

“I am incredibly grateful and honored to receive this award as it shows my enthusiasm for teaching and the sheer joy I get from being in a classroom of young learners is prevalent in all. I would like to thank the donors for uplifting future educators and seeing potential in me to become a great educator and mentor for our future generations. It is with this sentimentality of uplifting one another that we continue to march education forward into a brighter more progressive future.”

Tom D'Anna

Multiple Subject Teacher Education Scholarship (2023-24 Recipient)

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for this scholarship. It has given me hope and validation that my interest in building a career in higher education is valuable. This scholarship is a blessing as it has already covered the costs of my graduate school application fees. Receiving this scholarship has inspired me to hopefully also pay it forward and be a donor as well in the future.”

Prashansa Agrawal

Karen B. Kyhn and Stanley N. Fix Scholarship (2023-24 Recipient)

"I am sincerely grateful for this generous scholarship. Your support will significantly alleviate my financial burden and empower me to pursue my academic goals with greater focus and determination. Thank you for investing in my education; your generosity is truly making a difference in my life."

Manuel Carrasco

Dr. James L. Reardon Endowed Memorial Scholarship (2023-24 Recipient)

“I want to thank Barbara Kerr and her team for their dedication to future educators. Educators truly have one of the most strenuous but rewarding jobs. It’s amazing to know that there are people who want support those with the heart and passion for the education field. I’d also like to acknowledge the struggles that come with a non-paid credential program, scholarships like this truly mean a lot to us teacher candidates and I feel blessed to be a recipient. From one IE local to another, thank you.”

Ashlee Stamp

Barbara Kerr Endowed Scholarship (2023-24 Recipient)

“I want to thank my donor for opening doors and opportunities for me with their support. This scholarship is the starting fund of my future educator career and it truly does inspire me to be the best resource I can for
community members and future students. Being first-gen and knowing someone believes in me enough to fund some portion of my education makes my sacrifices throughout my education career feel worth it.”

Samira Galvan

Karen B. Kyhn and Stanley N. Fix Scholarship (2023-24 Recipient)

SOE Dean's Circle

Philanthropic partners in the SOE Dean’s Circle commit to $500 per year toward our student support funds for five years, for a total donation of $2,500. SOE Dean’s Circle members are invited to an annual event with Dean Joi A. Spencer, alumni, and community members committed to the future of education in the Inland Empire and beyond.

If you would like to join the SOE Dean's Circle today or have any questions, please contact Advancement Coordinator John Batres.

SOE Night at the Game

Members of the SOE Dean's Circle joined the SOE community including Dean Spencer, alumni, faculty, staff, and students at the UCR vs UCI men's basketball game on February 10th, 2024.