Wish UH A Happy 98th Birthday - Make Your Gift Early!
Cougar Experience Scholarship
OPEN DOORS, UNLOCK POTENTIAL


On Giving Day, you have the power to transform lives by contributing to the Cougar Experience Scholarship. This life-changing scholarship provides freshmen with the chance to live on campus, fostering deeper connections, greater engagement and a true sense of belonging at UH. Your support enables students to thrive both academically and personally while fully immersing themselves in the vibrant Cougar community. 

Together, we can: 

  • Welcome future Coogs by offering opportunities that attract talented, passionate freshmen to UH. 
  • Foster engagement and a sense of belonging by encouraging students to participate in campus organizations, jobs and experiences that create lifelong connections. 
  • Boost success and persistence by supporting students who live on campus. Data indicates that these students are more likely to excel, remain enrolled and graduate within four years. 


SUPPORT THE COUGAR EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP


Your generous gift unlocks opportunities that fuel success and transform dreams into reality. By contributing to the Cougar Experience Scholarship, you are shaping the future of UH students, empowering them to lead and make a meaningful impact. Contribute today and inspire the next generation of leaders.



$500
Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge
When 50 young alumni make a gift of any amount on Giving Day, an additional $500 will be unlocked for the UH Centennial Project! To participate, you must have graduated in the last 10 years. Don’t forget to select young alumni as your affiliation on the donation page!
50 Donor Goal
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$10,000
Early Bird Challenge
When we raise $10,000 before Giving Day on March 7, an additional $10,000 will be unlocked for the UH Centennial Project — gifts to any designation count for this challenge. Let's go #ALLINFORUH!
$10,000 Goal
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Event
First Gift Unlocking Challenge
Happy birthday, UH! The area that receives the first gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!
Event
98th Birthday Unlocking Challenge
In honor of UH’s 98th birthday, the donor who makes the 98th gift on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 for the fund they supported!
Leaderboard
Most Dollars Raised Leaderboard Challenge
The top three funds that receive the most dollars raised will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Department (90)
Leaderboard
Most Unique Donors Leaderboard Challenge
The top three funds that receive the most unique donors will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Department (90)
Event
Furthest Gift Unlocking Challenge
Where in the world are you? The donor who makes their gift and is the farthest away from Houston (in miles) will earn an additional $1,000 for the fund of their choice!
Event
Last Gift Unlocking Challenge
Last but not least, the area that receives the last gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!
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Or you can contact us at giving@uh.edu.