Student Foundation
Our mission is to plant the seed of philanthropy amongst UC San Diego students by raising money for scholarships and other student needs. We strive to connect and enhance the UC San Diego community through student philanthropy.
For Students By Students
Philanthropy is a priority for UC San Diego students. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Student Foundation disbursed over $40,000 in scholarships to students in need. Their commitment to philanthropy unlocks opportunities to make a difference through service-learning projects, and enrich the student experience.
Founded in 1999
The UC San Diego Student Foundation is a non-profit, student-run philanthropic organization made up of diverse students who all strive to give back to their campus community. The foundation was founded in 1999 with a generous gift of $100,000 from alumni Marc and Patricia Brutten, who wanted to create an organization with the potential to grow year after year.
Impact of Giving
As of Fall 2025, the UC San Diego Student Foundation has distributed more than 1,500 care packages during finals week for the past 2 years.These care packages provide students with essentials during finals week for students to take care of themselves. The Student Foundation Investment Committee has increased our fund portfolio to approximately $1.37 million dollars as of January 2025. These funds provide UC San Diego students with scholarships to support their educational journey.
Make a difference in the lives of students now, by giving to the Student Foundation Scholarship Fund! This fund goes towards giving scholarships to students in need every year. With the help of people like you, we have been able to give out over $40,000 in scholarships each year!
