Contribute or Sponsor a Scholarship.
Many Community Businesses and Organizations have generously contributed to the University South Foundation Scholarship Programs. There are several types of scholarships you can support:
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UArizona Scholarships support Cochise County Residents attending any University of Arizona program and are awarded to Merit, Financial Need, and Military/Veteran applicants.
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Cyber Program Scholarships are awarded to UArizona students enrolled in any of the CYBER Programs at the College of Applied Science and Technology at the Sierra Vista campus.
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Education Unidos Scholarships are awarded to University of Arizona Douglas students who are of Hispanic decent.
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What’s unique about the Foundation's Scholarship Program is any business or organization who sponsors $1,000 or more are invited to present their awards and participate in the award celebrations hosted by the Foundation.
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Click here for more details about these Scholarships and other scholarships
offered by the University South Foundation.
SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS
How can you support higher education in your community?
Simply make a cash donation.
You can simply make a tax-deductible contribution in any amount: All contributions will be applied to support University of Arizona students, faculty and staff. Donations of $1000 or more can be applied to a scholarship in your name. CLICK the DONATE button now.
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For more details contact the foundation office
520-458-8278 ext. 2129 or
PURCHASE A STAR with a $100 Donation
Leave a legacy on the walls in the Patterson Observatory. Purchase a Star with your name, or the name of a loved one, engraved on a golden plate and added to the Comet's tail in the Patterson Classroom. Contributions from the Sponsor a Star Campaign will support the activities at the Patterson Observatory. CLICK the DONATE button now.
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SPONSOR A STAR
CASH DONATIONS
'Buy a Brick' and leave your legacy on the pathway at Groth Hall.
Your $125 donation to the University South Foundation will place a red brick with your personal message in the pathway at the main entrance to Groth Hall at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista campus.
-your brick inscription can be up to three lines with a maximum of 20 characters per line (spaces and punctuation are considered characters) CLICK the BUY NOW button to apply your donation. Then come back and send your personal message on the
form below.
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For more details contact the foundation office at
520-458-8278 ext. 2129 or
LEAVE A LEGACY
- BUY A BRICK
'Build a Fence': Purchase a Fence Panel and leave your legacy at Discovery Gardens
Place your name and or short message on a fence panel surrounding the Discovery Gardens on the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus.
-Garden Friend Panels are $150.00
-Garden Supporter Panels are $250.00
-Premier Panels are $500 (please contact the University South Foundation office for more information on Premier Panels).
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For more details contact the foundation office at
520-458-8278 ext. 2129 or
LEAVE A LEGACY
- BUILD A FENCE
Volunteer your time.
For more details contact the foundation office at 520-458-8278 ext. 2129
Donate a basket.
The Foundation hosts three scholarship fundraisers each year to support students at the University of Arizona in Cochise County. By donating a basket for our raffles, auctions, or prizes, you will be supporting the scholarship program and your name will be published on the event program and on our social media.
For more details contact the foundation office at 520-458-8278 ext. 2129

Charitable Giving
Speak to your Financial Advisor or Attorney on how to work Charitable Giving into your Life, Budget and Estate Plan
Create a lasting gift in your name or the name of a loved one,
and give back to the future of higher education in your community.
RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS are some of the most tax efficient assets to transfer to a charity upon your passing. By leaving retirement assets to the University South Foundation, Inc. you can avoid income taxes and reduce estate taxes and preserve your hard earned assets for the good of your community and contribute to lifelong learning.*
CREATE A CHARITABLE LEGACY TODAY. When you remember the University South Foundation, Inc. in your will, you may reduce your estate taxes while supporting higher education in your community. *
*Speak to your Financial Planner or Attorney for more details