UC Blue Ash

A Message from UC Blue Ash College Dean, Robin Lightner, PhD

We have the opportunity to make a big difference in students’ lives through UC’s Day of Giving. In addition to working hard on their academics, many of our students also work hard to meet their basic needs as they transition to adulthood. Many of our students work while going to school, some are raising a family, while others face food insecurity. Regardless of which UC Blue Ash fund you choose to support, your gift helps ensure we have the resources to meet our students’ needs so they can focus on their courses and stay on the path to their goals. 

Thank you for all you do for UC Blue Ash College, and for our students! 


Funds that need your support

  • The First-Generation Scholarship Fund – The UCBA student body consists of 50% first generation students. The First-Generation Scholarship Fund supports those who are embracing the power of education to pave the way for their family’s future. 
  • All gifts to the UCBA Pantry Support Fund provide free food, hygiene items and cleaning supplies to UC Blue Ash students in need. 
  • The UC Fund for Blue Ash provides unrestricted funds that allow us to support the areas of greatest need. From classroom equipment, to technology, to staffing our academic support labs, these critical resources allow us to offer a world-class education with personalized care. 
  • Through the generous support of our alumni community, the UC Blue Ash Alumni Association Scholarship Fund makes a college degree possible through supplemental financial aid for students to attend UCBA. 


 


UC and UC Health employees can give via 
payroll deduction today. 

Event
Bearcats in the USA Challenge
The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.
Event
First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 8 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
Event
8th Anniversary Challenge
Tag 8 people that should make a gift in honor of our 8th UC Day! To participate in this challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your post. We'll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC prize pack!
Event
#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner during UC Day of Giving who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
Leaderboard
Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-1 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first hour of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
Event
The Red and Black Challenge (Tuesday 1-2 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this hour will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 3-5 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Event
The Oh Varsity Challenge (Tuesday 6-7 p.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift during this period will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 9-11 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 8-10 a.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Leaderboard
Tower of Strength Challenge (Wednesday 10-11 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 11 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
Event
Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 8 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
Event
Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Alumni that graduated between 2014 and 2024 who make a gift on April 8 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
Event
1819 Challenge
The 1,819th gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
$750
Parents Challenge
When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund.
100 Gift Goal
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between noon to 2 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Leaderboard
Bearcat for Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most alumni gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
Leaderboard
Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (195)
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenges (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 6-8 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
Leaderboard
All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts overnight will receive an additional $1,000
Fund Designation (195)
Event
Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
Every donor who makes a gift in this period will be placed in a drawing. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a $100 gift card to skyline.
Event
Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 10 a.m. to noon wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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