Support the Social Sciences
Through our innovative approaches to both research and education, the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz is uniquely well-positioned to produce tangible benefits for our society. Yet social sciences scholarship remains chronically underfunded worldwide, creating financial barriers to the transformative work we want to pursue.
The support that donors provide for our programs creates significant positive impact on our campus, in our broader community, and around the world. With your help, we’re nurturing the next generation of forward-thinking leaders and producing transformative research that advances social and environmental impact.
Our work is made possible by the generosity of individuals like you, who believe in the power of the social sciences to drive positive change. Explore the opportunities below to find what resonates with your passions. If you need help making a contribution, have questions, or want to learn more about our newest research and programs or upcoming initiatives, don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated philanthropy team.
Philanthropy team
Johan Lode Rubens
- Title
- Executive Director of Development
- Phone
- 831-459-5870
- Campus Email
Linda Marie Hunt
- Title
- Development Administrative Manager, Library & Social Sciences
- Phone
- 831-502-7552
- Campus Email
Giving opportunities
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Psychology
Your gift will support the Psychology Department as it pushes forward research in our three subfields and educates the next generation of scientists with a passion for solving real-world issues.
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Professor Bruce Bridgeman, Ph.D. and Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D. Graduate Award in Cognitive Psychology
Your gift supports students pursuing doctoral research in cognitive psychology who need financial assistance to complete their studies.
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Psychology Field Study Program
Your gift provides essential funding to undergraduate students who are pursuing a psychology major and participating in the Psychology Department’s field study program.
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Dr. Aaronette White Endowment
Your gift provides permanent funding for the Dr. Aaronette White Scholarship, an award for undergraduate psychology students studying social psychology.
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Center for Economic Justice and Action
Your gift allows us to continue vital research on programs and strategies that help low-income individuals, families, communities of color, and people experiencing homelessness.
Donors making a difference
Breaking the cycle of poverty by supporting student success
MR Macgill and her husband Ho Nam are on a coast-to-coast philanthropic quest to alleviate poverty by strategically investing in college success for first-generation students. Those efforts led them to UC Santa Cruz’s Social Sciences Division, where they found a natural fit with their goals and have since supported the Everett Program and the Transforming Futures program.
Continuing a family legacy of social justice activism
Annette Marines was among the first donors to a crowdfunding campaign for the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas. Marines’ family has long worked alongside Huerta in her social justice advocacy. Marines believes the center and its work will help Latino students feel a sense of belonging and will inspire all students to make a difference in their communities.
Investing in breakthroughs on high-impact issues
Alumnus Steve Bruce has always valued the education he got in UC Santa Cruz’s Social Sciences Division, and now, after a successful career, he enjoys giving back. Over the years, Bruce has supported innovative research in the social sciences through initiatives like the Center for Integrated Water Research and the Center for Analytical Finance.