Give to Gold Shield

Our Impact and Why It Matters
Since 1936, Gold Shield’s members have played a vital role in advancing the university’s mission and uplifting the people who make it great. We invest in people—with a belief that lasting impact begins with individual opportunity, support, and recognition.

Investing in the Next Generation
Gold Shield provides meaningful financial and personal support to UCLA students, helping to ease the burdens of higher education and create pathways to success. Our programs include:

• Undergraduate Scholarships – Supporting students across disciplines with financial awards that make a real difference
• Stipends for Ethnic Studies Summer Internships – Enabling students to gain real-world experience while advancing equity and cultural understanding
• Graduate Fellowships in Ethnic Studies – Encouraging academic leadership in areas that deepen UCLA’s inclusive excellence
• Personalized Mentorship – Connecting students with accomplished alumnae for guidance, support, and inspiration

Together, these initiatives help Bruins thrive -- academically, professionally, and personally.

Please watch what our scholars have to say about receiving their award through Gold Shield:

Recognizing Faculty Excellence
The Gold Shield Faculty Prize honors exceptional mid-career faculty members who shape the UCLA experience through inspired teaching and academic leadership. This $30,000 award is one of the most prestigious campus-wide recognitions, alternating annually between North and South Campus to ensure a wide-ranging impact across fields of study.

A Tradition of Generosity, A Commitment to the Future
Our impact is not only measured in dollars, it’s reflected in the lives we help shape, the communities we strengthen, and the university we continue to champion. With your help, Gold Shield can continue to help scholars achieve their dream… and invest in our future. Donate here.

Gold Shield Tribute Program
Gold Shield welcomes donations at any time to honor friends, colleagues, and family for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, “just because,” to say “Congratulations” or “Thank you,” or as a memorial. Your donation will help us fund future scholarships. You may make a tribute online here.