UC Alumni Association Scholarships

UCAA’s flagship scholarship fund was named for Darlene Carter upon her 2020 retirement to honor her decades of dedicated service on the UC Alumni Association staff and her devotion and assistance to countless students through the years.

Combining funds derived from private gifts as well as UCAA’s Ohio C-Paw license plate program, the Darlene H. Carter UCAA Scholarship Fund supports the renewal of Christos P. Demakes Legacy Scholarships after recipients’ first year and select Regional Alumni Network Scholarships.

Named in honor of past UCAA Executive Director Christos Demakes, this scholarship is given to select first-year students and is renewable for up to four years while students are studying at UC.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Incoming UC first-year student
• Parent or grandparent graduated from UC
• Parent or grandparent is a current Loyal Bearcat or William Howard Taft Society donor as of March 8, 2024
• Complete admission application (including transcript and test scores) by Dec. 1

Update as of June 3, 2024:

Thank you for your interest in the Christos P. Demakes Legacy Scholarship. The application process for the 2024-2025 school year has been completed and all candidates have been notified of their status. If you have additional questions, please contact the UC Alumni Association at alumni@foundation.uc.edu.

Awarded on behalf of UCAA’s 30-plus national alumni networks to support local future Bearcats.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Incoming UC first-year student
• Permanent residence in a participating UC Alumni Association national alumni network
• Complete admission application (including transcript and test scores) by Dec. 1 to be considered

If you have questions, please contact Victoria Kuhlman.

In recognition and remembrance of former UC students Margaret "Meg" Kacher and Sheri An Bloom. In 1985, UC suffered the loss of both of these promising young women to untimely deaths.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Current full-time junior at UC
• Excellence in academics
• Devotion to student activities and community service
• Strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the University of Cincinnati

Eligible students are encouraged to apply by July 12. If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Kuhlman.

The African American Alumni Affiliate proudly awards scholarships to students intent on pursuing an international experience to enrich their college experience. We believe adventure is the best way to learn. By increasing exposure to international experiences we contribute directly to creating well-rounded students with unlimited opportunities post-graduation. The scholarship can be used for study abroad or an international co-op. The amount of the scholarship ranges between $500-1,000 based on fund availability.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Involved in a cultural organization
• Possess, at least, a 2.75 GPA
• Have a minimum of 15 credit hours; graduate students are also eligible
• Be able to show proof of 10 or more community service hours
• Registered for a trip during the Spring, Summer or Fall semesters of 2024

To apply, please visit the Shani Scholarship application page. 

Applications are due Jan. 14, 2025.

The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association has established the Taiwan Alumni Scholarship to support Taiwanese students studying at the University of Cincinnati. Students often receive financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, but still need money to purchase their meal plan and cover other living expenses. Learn more.