An endowment is a permanent fund that earns annual interest income through the endowment pool of the UC San Diego Foundation. The income earned is then used for the purpose specified by the donor. Since the principal of the fund is never used, the endowment remains in perpetuity.

Endowments created by gifts to Student Affairs are used to provide support for the students at UCSD through leadership, scholarship and other student activity programs in perpetuity. There are many levels of endowed gifts that will assist Student Affairs in continuing to provide such support. Each of the endowments listed below is a named fund, which means the fund may be named as a legacy to the donor or as a memorial for whomever the donor designates.

Types of Endowed Funds
Endowed Undergraduate Scholarships
Other Endowed Funds

Endowed Undergraduate Scholarships
An endowment of this kind is needed to continue to attract the finest undergraduate students. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic and/or financial merit. Income from the fund will be applied toward the selected student's tuition. A minimum gift of $50,000 is needed to establish an Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship.

Other Endowed Funds
An unlimited variety of other Endowed Funds may be established to support a wide range of donor interests. Gifts of this nature can contribute greatly to the future of Student Affairs in many diverse ways. Minimum gifts of $15,000 are needed to establish these types of Endowed Funds.