University of Cincinnati

Student Life Initiatives


ADVANCE Program Fund

  • An African American student organization created to promote preparation for career success and enhance career awareness

  • ADVANCE members participate in an annual excursion during Spring Break to visit Fortune 500 companies and minority businesses in major metropolitan cities 

African American Cultural and Research Center Fund

  • AACRC provides services and support to the university community, especially Black students

  • An advocate for cultural and racial understanding in higher education

  • Serves as a resource about the Black experience through peer mentoring and first year experience programs for students

Army ROTC Alumni Scholarship Fund

  • Scholarship for a ROTC student to provide a room & board supplement

Cooperative Education Innovation Fund

  • Enhances the programmatic endeavors of the UC Co-op Program

  • Potential uses include, but are not limited to: travel grants for co-op students, expansion of International Co-op, assessment, endowed chairs, and new program and job development

Greek Affairs Endowment Fund 

  • Supports educational programming and activities offered by UC’s Greek system

  • Promotes lasting friendships, academic excellence, a solid network as well as valuable lessons in how to lead and serve

Jed Small/Sigma Sigma Scholarship Fund 

  • Scholarship for qualifying UC students who are lineal descendants (children or grandchildren) of Sigma Sigmas

  • A memorial fund to pay tribute to Jed Small’s unparalleled leadership and commitment to making a difference in the quality of life for many, especially young people

Just Community Gift Fund

  • Supports campus-wide programs and activities promoting social justice

MainStreet Recreation Center Fund

  • Provides resources to maintain MainStreet facilities

Senior Class Gift Fund

  • A fund for the senior class project or gift back to the University 

UC Child Care Fund 

  • UC Child Care provides affordable child care service (ages 3 months to 5 years) to University of Cincinnati students, faculty, staff and the Greater Cincinnati community

  • Supports the construction and maintenance of playgrounds, development of curriculum, and child care scholarships for low-income student parents

Women's Center Fund

  • Dedicated to meet the diverse needs and interests of UC female students

  • Provides education and prevention programming on a wide-range of topics such as body and health awareness, LGBTQ concerns, sexual assault awareness and violence prevention

  • Serves as a resource and support system for student parents

  • Promotes and researches the advancement of women on campus

___________________________________________

Bearcat Bands

The Bearcat Bands have set up several scholarship funds and endowments to provide financial assistance to members of the band in recognition of their time and commitment given to the organization. These endowments also help to ensure the long-term financial stability of the organization.

If you are interested in supporting the UC Bearcat Bands by providing a tax deductible gift, please feel free to click on any of the following links to process your donation. 

UC Band Scholarship Endowment Fund


  • In 1988, members of the UC Bearcat Bands Alumni Association established the UC Band Scholarship Endowment Fund

  • This fund awards incremental scholarships for participation and retention of Bearcat Bands members

James Morand Endowed Scholarship Fund


  • Scholarship for a Bearcat Bands member

  • Recipient must play a brass instrument, have sophomore to senior status, be in good academic standing and exemplify the characteristics of Dr. James Morand

Julie Benken Memorial Drum Major Scholarship Fund

  • Scholarship for a Bearcat Bands member

  • Recipient must be/have been a Drum Major during his/her tenure with the Bands

  • A memorial fund to honor the tremendous passion and commitment Julie had for the Bearcat Bands as a student and as a volunteer

Bearcat Bands Annual Fund

  • Helps defray the costs of operating the Bearcat Bands

    • Helps pay for Band Camp expenses

    • Assists with the purchase and repair of equipment, music and uniforms

___________________________________________

Contact Information

Christa Anne Flueck
Assistant Director of Development, Student Affairs
513-556-6294

christa.flueck@uc.edu

___________________________________________

Click Here To Give Online Now In Support Of UC's Student Life Initiatives