3,787
unique students received privately supported awards in 2024-25
50%
of undergraduates participate in faculty-led research
52,930
acres stewarded by the donor-supported UCSB Natural Reserve System
Get Inspired
As a public university, UC Santa Barbara serves the greater good. Our vibrant community shines a light on what is possible, and donor support brightens their important work. Many supporters have generously shared why they choose to make an impact through UC Santa Barbara. We invite you to read on for inspiration!
A World of Discovery, Funded Together
In 2012, four dedicated UC Santa Barbara alumni came together with a vision: to make the academic and cultural wealth of the United Kingdom accessible to all students through study abroad. Today, the UCSB EAP UK Scholarship Fund has sent nearly 100 students on life-altering journeys.
“UC Santa Barbara means a lot to me because of the opportunities it has given me, not only in my major, but also in my daily life.”
Gaurav Chakravarty ’25
