The UCC Alumni Fund raises support from alumni and other friends of UCC for a range of urgent and transformational projects that directly impact the student experience yet could never be covered from the state grant.
Comprising academic, social and personal dimensions, the student experience includes the integration of extracurricular activities, campus life and diverse support services which contribute to students’ well-rounded UCC journey. The fund welcomes donations of any amount and will use the funds to support initiatives that will have the widest range of impact for students.
Gifts to the UCC Alumni Fund enhance campus life, promote wellbeing, foster inclusion, and help UCC students succeed both academically and personally - now and into the future. Here are just a few examples of the Fund in action:
From Cork to every corner of the world, UCC alumni are giving back—and students are feeling the impact. Together, past and present connect through the UCC Alumni Fund to build the university’s future.
Applications for a UCC Alumni Fund grant, can be made directly by UCC students, staff, or representatives of the UCC Students’ Union. Each academic year, there is an open application period, during which applications are accepted for small-to-medium-sized grants from the UCC Alumni Fund for projects to enhance the student experience.
Learn more about applying for a grant here
The 2026-27 UCC Alumni Fund open application period is open from 27 January to 2 March 2026. If you have questions regarding applying for a UCC Alumni Fund project grant, please contact Matt Hamilton, Head of Transformational Philanthropy; matt.hamilton@ucc.ie
The Grants Approval Committee will review the project applications and make recommendations for disbursal to Cork University Foundation (CUF) for approval. Members of the Committee are:
For enquiries, please contact Matt Hamilton, Head of Transformational Philanthropy in UCC Advancement, at matt.hamilton@ucc.ie.
Cork University Foundation is incorporated in Ireland as a limited liability company and a registered charity (CRN: 243605, RCN: 20033385, CHY11831). Room 2.12, Western Gateway Building, Western Road, Cork, T12 XF62
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