Student Organization Projects

UCSC Kahaani: Supporting Competitive South Asian Dance

UCSC Kahaani is a competitive South Asian fusion dance team at UC Santa Cruz. Our team showcases a mix of classical, traditional, and modern dance styles at collegiate competitions across the country. We hope to travel and compete at three to four competitions, while showcasing a story that is not only meaningful to our team, but to our community. Any funds raised and received will help cover competition travel, registration fees, costumes, and other essential expenses for our 2025 season.

Vietnamese Student Association

Join us in supporting the Vietnamese Student Association as we strive to enhance our community impact and cultural outreach! Your contributions will directly support operational costs and ensure the success of our organization. This includes events we host such as our Lunar New Year celebrations and Charity Show! Together, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment on campus and beyond. Help us make a lasting difference. Donate today!

Help UCSC Moot Court!

Please consider donating to Moot Court at UCSC to help us better assist our members. We are an organization that simulates supreme court cases and have competitions that involve fees and travel costs.

Pilipino Cultural Celebration XXXV

This year marks the 35th annual year of Bayanihan at UCSC's Pilipino Cultural Celebration. Join us in celebrating and uplifting the stories of the Filipinx community through two nights of acting, singing, and dancing. All donations will help us fund our sets, costumes, posters, programs, and all other materials that can help make this year's (and future years') Pilipino Cultural Celebration successful. Maraming salamat!

180 Degrees Consulting

We are 180 Degrees Consulting, a student-led organization that provides pro-bono consulting services to local nonprofits and social enterprises. Students gain hands-on experience in strategic problem-solving, client communication, and project management, while supporting impactful organizations that address real social and environmental issues. Funds raised will directly support (1) student development, including skill-building workshops and professional speaker events, and (2) project development, including research tools and deliverable materials. Your support will allow us to equip students with leadership and professional skills while delivering meaningful impact to the community.

Indian Student Association

Hello from the Indian Student Association at UCSC! Our goal on campus is to provide a space for South Asian students to come to celebrate their culture and build community. Every year we host three big events: Diwali Night, Holi, and Culture Show. But this year, we want to take things a step further- and plan to hold smaller mid-size events in order to bring our community together in more casual settings, such as Bollywood parties, Chai & Chill nights, and more! We aim to facilitate a warm and welcoming environment where students can socialize and make new friends within a shared community space. However, this can be possible only through your support! We hope you consider donating to us to achieve our goals in facilitating more intimate events, and we thank you for your generosity :)

Support UCSC KASA's 14th Annual Cultural Banquet!

The Korean American Student Association (KASA) strives to promote Korean culture on campus, creating a welcoming space for all students to express their appreciation of and interest in Korean heritage. As an entirely student-led and nonprofit organization, KASA hosts a variety of events that bring students together and foster an inclusive environment, allowing students to make a positive impact.
Your donations will directly fund our resources that go toward meaningful events, specifically our annual Cultural Banquet, the largest KASA event of the year, which celebrates and engages the community with Korean culture.
By supporting us, you will not only contribute to our success, but also play a crucial role in empowering and uplifting students. No matter the size of the donation, it will collectively help us make an impact on a larger scale in the future. We humbly ask for your generosity and would like to sincerely thank you for your consideration. Please help us make a lasting difference and donate today!

UCSC SlugMUN Giving Day

We are SlugMUN, UC Santa Cruz's only Model UN team! We take students to competitions across the country to build their speech and debate skills, engage in diplomacy, and grow in a team environment. These funds will help us take more students to more conferences, afford flight tickets, hotels, transportation, registration fees, and more! 100% of the funds go back in to students!

Adobe Club at UCSC – Creative Tools, Creative Futures

Adobe Club at UCSC is a student-led creative community that helps students from all majors build real-world design skills using Adobe Creative Cloud, which is free for all UCSC students. We host hands-on workshops, design jams, guest speakers, and events that spark creativity and career exploration. Your gift will help cover materials, event costs, and outreach to ensure more students, especially those with no prior experience, can access creative tools, mentorship, and collaborative learning. With your support, we can grow a space where creativity is not just encouraged but made possible for everyone.

Fish Rap Live!

We are Fish Rap Live!, the one (and only) satire newspaper at UCSC. That makes us the funniest too! By donating to us you will help raise funds for our costs of printing - so we can continue to publish every quarter for free! We are super funny, and by donating you will be supporting student writers and artists to keep making UCSC laugh, chortle, guffaw, and similar synonyms. Thank you so much for your support!

Business Economics Academia (BEA)

Business Economics Academia (BEA) is UC Santa Cruz’s oldest student-led organization dedicated to empowering students in business and economics. We bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application through a dynamic mix of professional development, academic support, and community engagement.
Your support during Give Day 2025 will enable us to expand these programs, provide more resources for our members, and continue cultivating the next generation of business and economics leaders at UC Santa Cruz.

Support SAMA!

The Slug Anime and Manga Association (SAMA) is a student organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Japanese media, including anime, manga, and games!
SAMA runs quarterly art festivals featuring student artists, culminating in a yearly on-campus anime convention by and for students. At all of our events, we aim to give student artists and organizations opportunities to gain experience promoting themselves and their work to our niche community and beyond!
All donations will go to supporting these events and SAMA's day to day operation! Thank you! <3

Project Smile Santa Cruz

Project Smile Santa Cruz is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to reducing oral health disparities in underserved communities. We raise funds to assemble and donate dental care kits to local shelters and low-income families, and we lead classroom sessions to teach children how to brush their teeth properly. Our mission is to empower individuals through access to basic dental hygiene tools and education. Donations go directly toward purchasing supplies, printing materials, and covering transportation costs. Every contribution helps us reach more people with the resources they need for a healthier smile.

American Red Cross Association

The UCSC American Red Cross Association Club organizes blood drives, CPR pop-ups to teach civilians basic CPR, volunteer opportunities to install free smoke alarms in communities that need it, and so many more events catered toward disaster relief in the case of emergencies! Raising funds for our organization is extremely important for our ability to expand who we can help and continue to organize many volunteer events in the future. With these funds, we also plan to buy basic necessities for people in need in the form of a  food or clothing drive, provide many disaster preparedness kits to families and students, and pay for transportation to schools to educate younger students on fire preparedness.

MEDLIFE

As UCSC students involved in the MedLife organization, we are committed to supporting and empowering low-income communities. Raising funds is a necessity for us as a group to help provide people with access to doctors, dentists, and materials that will help improve their living conditions by providing them with the proper supplies to build homes, roads, and more. Additionally the funds will be used to cover student transportation to medical sites, airport transfers, as well as meals during the trip. Overall, this is important for both the students and the communities because the Service Learning Trips give students the opportunity to learn from doctors, dentists, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals. It also provides the people living in these low-income communities the opportunity to better their health and push for a change, not only for their families but for each other.

EyeCandy Film Journal Volume 36

EyeCandy Film Journal is an organization affiliated with SOMECA. We are a student led organization that is devoted to highlighting students' passion for film, television, and visual media. We are raising funds so we can successfully print our 36th edition of our publication for individuals around campus to read and be inspired by other students. Our publication will create an impact on our community as it is vital for us to personally connect with the articles we distribute and explore narratives that are underrepresented in our society. Our goal is to uplift the voices of students while highlighting their passion for media.

Japanese Student Association

We are JSA, a club dedicated to bringing together both Japanese and non-Japanese students on campus. Each year we host our annual Matsuri event, a festival open to the public that includes food, performances, and games. The event is an opportunity for attendees to experience activities that are often seen in Japanese festivals and brings together both current students and our alumni network. The funds from Giving Day will be used to pay for performers and decorations to make this year's Matsuri even bigger!

Grupo Folklorico Los Mejicas

For years, Los Mejicas has impacted the lives of many students at UCSC and within the greater Latinx community in Santa Cruz. Our organization is dedicated to teaching and performing the regional music, dances, and traditions of Mexico. Through these dances, we've celebrated our rich culture and created a space where our members find strength, unity, and a deep sense of belonging. Mejicas isn’t just a dance group—it’s a home.

Fruitcake Volume 11

Fruitcake Magazine is dedicated to the publication and promotion of student artists of all skill levels and academic backgrounds. All printable mediums are supported. Since 2015, Fruitcake Magazine has grown from a small art magazine into a thriving network of student artists in pursuit of education and exploration of the arts and come this academic year we will be producing the eleventh volume.

Acquire A Cappella!

Hi! We’re Acquire A Cappella, the punniest singing group at UCSC established in 2007! We’d be so delighted if you could help support us perform at schools around Northern California, and continue our love for singing.

Matchbox Magazine Issue 20

Matchbox Magazine is a UC-wide art and literary magazine dedicated to uplifting student voices through publication and providing students experience in the literary world. In Matchbox, we highlight the importance of underrepresented student voices with radical visions for expression and how creativity can inspire both human connection and introspection. Donations will go towards printing and distributing physical copies of Matchbox Issue 20. With your help, we hope to increase our page count to accommodate more student artists and print more physical copies to give published student artists better exposure and allow more people in the community to own and enjoy a printed copy of Matchbox 20.

UAEM: Access to Medicines Week at UC Santa Cruz

UAEM at UC Santa Cruz needs your support in the fight for global health equity to break down the barriers that prevent millions from accessing life-saving medicines!

We’re organizing our annual Access to Medicines (A2M) Week where we host a series of events which inspire and empower students to become passionate advocates for healthcare justice.

Your donation will directly fund global-health-based workshops, hosting distinguished speakers, and support advocacy campaigns aimed at passing the Affordable Access Plan at UC Santa Cruz.

Every dollar brings us one step closer to creating a world where healthcare is a universal right, not a privilege!

Film Production Coalition

Film Production Coalition aims to create a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, community, and growth. We are open to everyone on the UCSC campus, film and non-film majors, regardless of experience. We create a space for creatively driven students to grow as they learn to communicate, work through differences, and develop technical skills. Each filming group creates a short film from start to finish throughout the quarter. At the end of our 10 weeks, we celebrate our hard work at a quarterly film festival. At FPC we live and breathe filmmaking and do so through our community.

Taza Tal Acapella

We are a South Asian fusion acapella team, and we compete at different universities across the country. We use our music to promote inclusiveness and celebrate our culture and heritage. We would love your support to help us cover registration and travel for our competitions!

POPreKa Dance Club

Hello, we are POPreKa: a K-pop dance and social club at UCSC! We are non audition based and are open to all, with no dance experience needed. We aim to create a safe space on campus to connect with others over a shared love of music, offering free performance opportunities throughout the year. We need help fundraising to cover studio fees and to hold  our annual showcase, which includes K-pop dance teams from within and beyond the Bay Area.

UCSC Operation Smile: Supporting Global Cleft Care

UCSC Operation Smile is part of a global nonprofit that has provided over 350,000 free cleft lip and palate surgeries in 60+ countries, restoring the ability to eat, speak, and smile to children in need. We're aiming to host "Behind the Smile", an evening with a guest speaker, either a cleft surgeon or Operation Smile rep, who will share powerful stories, explain the surgical process, and answer student questions about global health work. Throughout the year, we also aim to handmake over 200 Smile Bags, which are care packages filled with toys, coloring books, handkerchiefs, and toothbrushes that help comfort children after surgery, and we also plan on hosting blanket-making events for local donation. Your donations will support these events, help us purchase supplies and refreshments for volunteers/members, and contribute to our $1,500 annual fundraising goal, enough to fund six surgeries abroad! Every contribution helps us create smiles and build a compassionate, service-minded community at UCSC and beyond.

Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc.

We are Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc., a student- led organization at UC Santa Cruz dedicated to empowering women through sisterhood, academic excellence, community service, and campus involvement. Our chapter organizes cultural events, service projects, and scholarship opportunities that uplift and support students from underrepresented backgrounds. As a student-run organization, we are responsible for funding our operations, including events, outreach, and travel to leadership conferences. We are raising funds to support our growing chapter and continue making a meaningful impact on campus and in our communities. Every donation helps us thrive and carry out our mission. Thank you for supporting our sisterhood!

Moot Court

Hello from UCSC Moot Court! We study case law, develop legal reasoning and argumentation skills, and compete by presenting arguments before a panel of judges​​. Your donation will help us with pre-law materials, transportation, and competitions.

College Democrats at UCSC

The fight for our democracy is happening right now, and College Democrats are on the front line. In 2024, UCSC led the county in student voter turnout, and we intend to fight even harder next time.

As Trump and his billionaire allies try to dismantle our democratic institutions, we’re organizing, educating, and rallying our university to fight for a political and economic system representative of all, not just the 1% of the 1%.

If our message resonates with you, and if you believe in a future where power belongs to the people, and not the billionaires who want to buy it, please stand with us on Giving Day, November 5th. Your donation is invaluable in creating an active, energetic, and educated campus community, so when the time comes again to fight for an American Dream within reach of all who call this country home, we will be ready, and we will win.

Phi Alpha Delta Professional Projects

Phi Alpha Delta Professional Projects support the pre-law community at UCSC as we believe in lifting each other up while we pursue our dreams of becoming future lawyers. Our professional projects create space for mentorship, growth, and real connection—whether through long LSAT study sessions, inspiring alumni talks, or simply helping someone navigate their path to law school. Your support empowers us to build an inclusive, professionally driven community where students feel supported and ready to take the next step.

City on a Hill Press

City on a Hill Press has been dedicated to providing relevant news to the Santa Cruz community for 58 years, covering beyond the university and into Santa Cruz County. We highlight underreported issues, watchdog the university, provide a space for Santa Cruz students and residents to present their views and interact with the campus, and amplify underrepresented voices.

In the face of a budget crisis, threats to public education, and federal repression we are committed to delivering to our community the news it deserves. Contributions made to City on a Hill Press will support our production of printed issues, preserve our ability to provide news to the campus and city, and fund several scholarships for our unpaid staff members.

Sigma Lambda Beta Philanthropy

We are Sigma Lambda Beta, a fraternity dedicated to brotherhood, cultural awareness, scholarship, and giving back to our community. We’re raising funds to offer a CPR certification and training event for students, making lifesaving skills more accessible on campus. This effort is important because it empowers students to act in emergencies, raises awareness about heart health, and helps create a safer, more prepared community.

SANAI Giving Day 2025

This Giving Day, consider supporting UCSC's Student Alliance of Native American and Indigenous Peoples (SANAI)! Giving Day donations allow us to fund projects and events such as the UCSC Pow Wow, MMIWG2S series, and Beading Nights. Our student- run organization works hard to advocate and create safe spaces for Native and Indigenous communities on campus, and your contributions will allow us to continue strong and better support our students. Your support, whether it's donating today or taking the time to join us at our next event, is always appreciated and keeps us going.

Sabrosura Latin Dance Troupe

Sabrosura Latin Dance Troupe is a rich and passionate dance team that is dedicated to celebrating culture, community, and creativity through the art of dance. We are raising funds to support our participation in upcoming performances, events, and competitions that allow us to share Latin dance with wider audiences. This project promotes cultural expression, team-building, and artistic engagement while giving students a chance to perform and grow both on and off the stage.

Give to Shutterslug!

Shutterslug is a student photography organization committed to creating a welcoming space for UCSC students to explore photography as an art. Our primary yearly project is Lightleak photography magazine. We open Lightleak submissions during each winter quarter, allowing any and all students to submit their original photographs for publication in our professionally printed magazine. We are going into our eighth year of production for Lightleak photography magazine! Your donations will help Shutterslug produce another great magazine, and allow hundreds of student photographers the opportunity to see their work in print.

UCSC NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)         

The UCSC chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is dedicated to  increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.  By fostering a supportive environment, NSBE helps Black engineers develop professional skills, create networking opportunities, and maintain academic excellence and confidence. Your support can drive significant change, promoting a more inclusive and innovative future in engineering and technology. Contributions help bridge the diversity gap and expand career development opportunities such as career fairs, workshops, and conferences, empowering students to succeed in their engineering careers.

Tech4Good Student Programs

We do research in social computing, exploring the intersection of computational systems and social interaction. Our mission is to develop systems--integrating design, modeling, and algorithms--to support individual and societal flourishing in work, education, community engagement, and governance.

Autoslug Funding for AI, ML, and CV research

We are a club focused on research and development in the sections of AI, ML, and CV. Our first project is an innovative computer vision model that translates real-time American Sign Language (ASL) into human-readable English, fostering communication between the deaf and hearing communities. The second project is called ModBot which features an autonomous modular machine with a custom swerve drivetrain, allowing it to navigate through crowded environments and diverse terrains while adapting its components for optimal performance in different scenarios. Our third project is working in tandem with Steve McGuires lab to properly simulate a Unitree B1 dog.

Formula SLug

Our mission is to empower the next generation of engineers by providing hands-on experience through the design and development of electric vehicles as part of the Formula SAE competition. We strive to foster innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence, preparing our members for successful careers in engineering and beyond. We would use funding to purchase equipment, components, and materials necessary for building our electric vehicle as well as travel to competition.

UCSC Emergency Medical Slugs

Our club is the first and only pre-hospital medicine based organization. We make a difference by creating social change by training our students in first-aid skills and providing volunteer opportunities to students. We have started breaking down the barriers that many students face going into medicine: gaining volunteer/clinical hours.

We provide free medical/first aid care at various UCSC events, while promoting an atmosphere of safety and community by having slugs take care of slugs.

With your contribution, we can afford to buy needed supplies to continue to provide First Aid and Basic Life Support to students on campus and aid in the safety of our UCSC community.

Pupcycled at UCSC Help Support Shelter Dogs in Santa Cruz

Pupcycled at UCSC is a club at UCSC focused on upcycling fabric waste into dog toys! Our handmade dog toys are made by volunteer students on campus and then donated to local animal shelters in Santa Cruz county. Currently, we have made over 250 dog toys and have donated  over a hundred toys to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation! We are currently in need of more tools such as fabric cutting scissors and sewing machines to help make even more dog toys for these local pups. Please help support our initiative by donating!

Anthro Pals

AnthroPals is an undergraduate to graduate mentorship program, where anthropology undergraduate students will be paired with anthropology graduate students with similar interests and helpful experiences. Students will have the opportunity to have one-on-one or small group mentorship meetings over a shared meal as well as participate in a social mixer once a quarter for all participants. The program will go along way for instilling our anthropology student community!

SOMOS: Future Health Professionals Fund

SOMOS Latinx en Medicina is a student-led organization at UC Santa Cruz that fosters community, creates a safe and supportive space, and helps underrepresented students pursue careers in healthcare. We are raising funds for our Future Health Professionals Fund to provide critical support for BLS certification, exam prep materials (MCAT, GRE, TEAS, PA-CAT), and application fees, so financial barriers never stand in the way of our members’ dreams. These funds will also help us continue building the inclusive, empowering environment that helps students thrive and lift each other up. Your gift will open doors for future healthcare leaders who are ready to serve their communities and make a difference.

HELP MARIACHI ETERNO DE UCSC ATTEND A CONFERENCE!!

Mariachi Eterno de UCSC provides a community for students of diverse backgrounds and for all varying levels of experience with mariachi music. We are a group that encourages learning and gaining experience through on-campus and off-campus performances, workshops, and conferences.

We've previously been able to travel to UC Berkeley to participate in a conference and workshop, and we used the funds from Giving Day to cover travel expenses for our members. This experience was a great way to interact with other musicians and gain access to experienced teachers. By choosing to donate to our group on Giving Day, you're creating an opportunity for us to grow as musicians, thank you!

Alpha Kappa Psi UCSC's Premiere Business Fraternity

Alpha Kappa Psi is UC Santa Cruz’s premier professional co-ed business fraternity, dedicated to developing principled business leaders. We provide members with career workshops, networking events, and professional development opportunities that prepare them for success beyond college. This Giving Day, we are raising funds to support our members in attending leadership conferences and hosting on-campus events that build skills and community. Your donation will help cover registration fees, travel costs, and event supplies, directly empowering students to grow personally and professionally.

Empowering Muslim Voices: Community, Faith, and Belonging at UCSC

The Muslim Student Association at UCSC is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for Muslim students to connect, grow spiritually, and thrive academically. This Giving Day, we aim to raise funds for inclusive programming, interfaith events, and wellness initiatives that support our diverse community. With your help, we can uplift underrepresented voices and foster understanding across campus. Every contribution brings us closer to a more united and compassionate UCSC.

UC Santa Cruz Bioinformatics Club

Our club facilitates a space for students interested in Bioinformatics. We provide an engaging and uplifting environment for members to build connections with like-minded peers. Through hackathons, speaker events and technical workshops we help students gain insight into the industry and research opportunities available on campus.

Help Support Humor Force Five!

Humor Force Five encourages skill-building in the areas of both comedy and theater, and share these talents in shows both on and off campus. With your help, we can afford to travel to yearly events and festivals, such as Improv du Jour at UC Berkeley and FRACAS at USC in LA. Your support will also help with funding our biweekly shows and workshops!

Random With a Purpose The Experiment

We believe that dance is for everyone! Our goal for this production is to feature a cast that reflects UCSC’s diverse student population through a wide range of dance styles and perspectives. We want to encourage exploration and celebration of unconventional ideas and your donations will fund costuming and props that support student creativity.

From Santa Cruz to Center Stage: Back Raas Rangeela!

UCSC Raas Rangeela is a dynamic Indian dance team that brings the energy of Garba-Raas to stages across the nation. We’re fundraising to cover travel, competition fees, handmade costumes, and props — all essential to sharing our culture and representing UCSC with pride. Your support helps us uplift tradition, build community, and keep the Banana Slug spirit twirling strong. Help us bring the beat to the world — one performance at a time!

Cloud 9 A Cappella

We are UCSC's oldest and longest running a cappella group. We hope to raise money to put in better shows for you all!

HELP MARIACHI ETERNO DE UCSC ATTEND A CONFERENCE!!

Mariachi Eterno de UCSC provides a community for students of diverse backgrounds and for all varying levels of experience with mariachi music. We are a group that encourages learning and gaining experience through on-campus and off-campus performances, workshops, and conferences.

We've previously been able to travel to UC Berkeley to participate in a conference and workshop, and we used the funds from Giving Day to cover travel expenses for our members. This experience was a great way to interact with other musicians and gain access to experienced teachers. By choosing to donate to our group on Giving Day, you're creating an opportunity for us to grow as musicians, thank you!

Slug Gaming – UCSC Gaming for All

Slug Gaming is UC Santa Cruz’s student-run gaming & esports organization, building community through casual and competitive gaming by providing a welcoming atmosphere regardless of background or skill level. We are raising funds to support our player's collegiate esports journeys; covering tournament fees, travel, jerseys, and more. With over 300 active members, our club provides opportunities for students to grow socially, competitively, and professionally. Your support helps create inclusive spaces for all students in the UCSC gaming community.

Association for Computing Machinery for Women (ACM-W)

ACM-W at UC Santa Cruz is a club that supports women in computing through community and resources. We’re currently raising funds to provide scholarships for students to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. GHC offers valuable networking, educational talks, and career opportunities for women in tech. Last year, thanks to Giving Day and Spring Give, we funded four students to attend GHC 2025. With your support, we hope to send even more in 2026—help us make this life-changing opportunity accessible to more women in computer science.

Game Design and Art Collaboration

The Game Design and Art Collaboration (GDA) is a student-led game development community with over 100 active members every year. For the past 10+ years, GDA has promoted the collaborative work of students across creative and technical disciplines, with an emphasis on networking and skill-sharing. Funding helps us run programs like workshops, industry guest speakers, and our annual 20-week game development project!

GDGC Community Events

Google Developer Group on Campus at UC Santa Cruz is a part of the global GDGC community, offering an inclusive, collaborative space for anyone interested in exploring technology. We host technical workshops, fun socials, and two, quarter-long team project competitions, where members build and present software applications, followed by a presentation to judges and other members of the club. With your support, you can help us continue building a strong community of students with valuable technical and professional skills. Thank you for being so supportive by helping us maintain our community!

Santa Cruz Artificial Intelligence

SCAI is the AI club at UCSC. We focus on education and teaching people about, and how to use AI through instructional meetings where we teach about different AI models and algorithms and quarterly competitions to make one's own ML model supported by weekly workshops. These along with more competitions and events help bring people in the space together and help facilitate learning about, and how to create ML.

Slugbotics: UC Santa Cruz's Robotics Club!

Slugbotics is UC Santa Cruz’s Robotics Club!
We work on projects ranging from combat robotics to underwater robotics, among other projects. We strive to foster an inclusive space where students can participate in robotics with a motivated community behind them to see their ideas come to life.
Our club is an integral part of Baskin Engineering; we allow students to supplement what they learn in class by applying their robotics knowledge to varying robotics projects, gaining hands-on experience.   
Funds will help purchase necessary tools and equipment, and cover travel stipends to competitions and conferences we participate in, including MATE ROV World Championship, Open Sauce, and NorCal Smackdown.

SlugSat

SlugSat is a student-run engineering club with the goal of building and launching a small satellite known as a cubesat into low Earth orbit. By working towards this goal, we are furthering our education across several disciplines including (but not limited to): Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, and even some disciplines that aren’t offered as programs at UCSC; the most obvious of these being Aerospace Engineering. Your funding would pay for a vast range of expenses: basic components, off-the-shelf hardware, travel costs for going to conferences, and (most significantly) launch costs. If you wish to see UC Santa Cruz become an extraterrestrial institution, donate today!

CruzHacks 2026 – UCSC's Premier Hackathon

CruzHacks is UC Santa Cruz’s largest student-run hackathon, bringing together a diverse community of students to build real-world tech solutions for challenges in education, health, sustainability, and justice. Open to all skill levels, the event offers free access to mentorship, hands-on workshops, meals, and tools that support learning and collaboration. With your support, CruzHacks 2026 will grow equity-centered programming, expand industry mentorship, and remain free and accessible for every student. Your gift directly funds technology, venue costs, and meals that keep participants energized and inspired throughout the weekend.

SHPE UCSC: STEM, Growth, Unity

At UC Santa Cruz, our SHPE familia is an inclusive space that supports, nurtures, and empowers underrepresented engineering students in STEM. In 2025, we had 13 members attend the SHPE National Convention and 8 of them got job and internship offers after going through some of the best professional workshops that we were fortunate to host with alumni and industry leaders. We also bring our familia together through some of our signature study jams where over 15 members got together to study, share knowledge, and create deep, life-long friendships. Your generous support will help us to continue to send over 10 students to the 2026 SHPE Convention by covering registration, travel, and lodging; and will also allow us to continue bringing food and school supplies to these community building events. Every dollar you contribute helps our familia feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive in spaces where we have a reputation for being underrepresented.

Support “SCAI Is No Limit,” UCSC’s AI Competition!

Since 2022, every quarter we hold "SCAI Is No Limit," a quarter-long AI competition at UC Santa Cruz, where students develop AI projects based on a theme, supported by weekly workshops and judged presentations for prizes. These workshops are integral as they promote accessibility by covering everything needed to build a Neural Network from scratch, making the competition accessible even to those with little prior knowledge in the field. By equipping participants with comprehensive skills from the ground up, these sessions not only level the playing field but also empower students to effectively utilize this powerful tool in their future endeavors. Most of our winners are new to learning AI, highlighting that this initiative not only addresses the industry relevance of AI but also underscores the importance of accessible education at UCSC, fostering innovation among its diverse student body. Your donation supports prizes, technology, and a collaborative environment, aiming to establish "SCAI Is No Limit" as a premier collegiate competition that champions both learning and practical application in artificial intelligence.

Support Girls Who Code’s Tech Conference Fund

Girls Who Code at UCSC is a student-led organization open to all students and is dedicated to supporting underrepresented students in tech through skill-building, mentorship, and community. We are raising funds to help our members attend leading conferences like the Grace Hopper Celebration, WECode, and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) conference. These events offer hands-on learning, career-building opportunities, and invaluable exposure to the broader tech community. Donations will go directly toward registration, travel, and lodging costs–removing financial barriers so students can fully engage in these incredible opportunities.

iGEM 2026

The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition brings together interdisciplinary undergraduate teams from around the world to tackle pressing global challenges through synthetic biology. Our team of dedicated UC Santa Cruz students is working over 40 hours a week to design, build, and present a student-led project that combines molecular engineering, bioinformatics, and real-world problem-solving. iGEM provides hands-on experience that goes beyond the classroom, cultivating leadership, collaboration, and innovation. By engaging in every aspect of the project—from lab work to outreach—our students are becoming the next generation of scientists and changemakers.

Support Real-World Cybersecurity Skills at UCSC

Support Slug Security, UCSC's premier cybersecurity club, as we continue building our Cyber Range program. We're expanding hands-on learning opportunities where students practice real cybersecurity skills in a safe environment. Students work together on attack and defense exercises, learning from each other while gaining practical experience. This year we're focused on creating more learning scenarios and supporting additional students who want to dive into cybersecurity. Your support helps us grow this program and give more students the hands-on training they need for cybersecurity careers.

UC Santa Cruz Rocket Team

The Rocket Team is the first student-run organization devoted to all things aerospace and rocketry at UC Santa Cruz. Each school year, the team participates in the world's largest rocketry competition: the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC).  Students participating with the Rocket Team gain valuable skills in practical engineering, aerospace research, and extensive team projects. Through the process of designing and building rockets each year, our members gain valuable experience working in teams to tackle the problems posed in rocket flight. As a team, our mission is to design and build high-power model rockets that model current challenges in space exploration and aerospace engineering and see UC Santa Cruz lead the way on developing sustainable and effective rocketry.

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

Help us promote equity and inclusion in STEM! The goal of WiSE at UC Santa Cruz is to advance women and historically excluded groups in STEM fields both in percentage and position, in the face of historical, present, and future challenges. Your donation supports the many programs and activities organized by WiSE, including events for K-12 students, for UCSC undergraduate and graduate students, and for the greater Santa Cruz community. These include STEM education, professional development workshops and mentoring opportunities, social gatherings, and more. Visit our website at https://wiseucsc.wixsite.com/wise to learn more about what we do, and sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Association for Computing Machinery(ACM)

Your support will play a key role in creating an incredible experience for our participants and advancing the mission of ACM.
ACM empowers students through:
- Community events and professional development workshops
- Cutting-edge projects like Slug Loop, SWE developments, and the Undergraduate AI Research Lab
- Industry connections via company tours and conferences
- Hosting impactful hackathons and much more! 

UCSC NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)         

The UCSC chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is dedicated to  increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.  By fostering a supportive environment, NSBE helps Black engineers develop professional skills, create networking opportunities, and maintain academic excellence and confidence. Your support can drive significant change, promoting a more inclusive and innovative future in engineering and technology. Contributions help bridge the diversity gap and expand career development opportunities such as career fairs, workshops, and conferences, empowering students to succeed in their engineering careers.

Tech4Good Student Programs

We do research in social computing, exploring the intersection of computational systems and social interaction. Our mission is to develop systems--integrating design, modeling, and algorithms--to support individual and societal flourishing in work, education, community engagement, and governance.

Autoslug Funding for AI, ML, and CV research

We are a club focused on research and development in the sections of AI, ML, and CV. Our first project is an innovative computer vision model that translates real-time American Sign Language (ASL) into human-readable English, fostering communication between the deaf and hearing communities. The second project is called ModBot which features an autonomous modular machine with a custom swerve drivetrain, allowing it to navigate through crowded environments and diverse terrains while adapting its components for optimal performance in different scenarios. Our third project is working in tandem with Steve McGuires lab to properly simulate a Unitree B1 dog.

Formula SLug

Our mission is to empower the next generation of engineers by providing hands-on experience through the design and development of electric vehicles as part of the Formula SAE competition. We strive to foster innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence, preparing our members for successful careers in engineering and beyond. We would use funding to purchase equipment, components, and materials necessary for building our electric vehicle as well as travel to competition.

UCSC Blueprint

UCSC Blueprint is a student-run organization that helps build websites and mobile apps for local nonprofits at no cost, bridging the gap between innovation and social impact right here at UCSC.. Your donation would help us further our mission by helping us upgrade our tools and resources for more robust project development, host workshops and events to enhance our skills and strengthen the Blueprint community, cover costs for essential services that keep our projects running smoothly, and continue hosting our annual Blueprint for Change Summit. This summit helps showcase our yearly projects, highlight local nonprofits, and give community members a chance to connect with various speakers.

Physics Outreach

SCOOP (Santa Cruz Organization for Outreach in Physics) is a student-led group in the UCSC Physics Department dedicated to making physics more accessible, inclusive, and engaging. We organize hands-on outreach events like school and observatory visits, science fairs, and research showcases to build community and spark curiosity in physics. Your support helps us connect with local schools, provide resources for interactive demos, and expand opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Funds raised will go toward materials, transportation, and event supplies to keep our programs creative, collaborative, and open to all.

UCSC Chemistry Club

Chem Club works to garner interest in chemistry and promotes scientific exploration. We have built an inviting community of students that fosters curiosity and peer support. Through weekly meetings, symposiums, conferences, and lab tours, we show the real world applications of chemistry. We nurture growing curiosity in STEM through hosting demonstrations and outreach events at local elementary, middle, and high schools.