Fueling the Future
As the most ambitious fundraising effort in our history, IGNITE: The Campaign for UCF will transform the university and the community for years to come. During the eight-year campaign, which came to a close June 30, 2019, every gift made to the university was counted toward the $500 million goal. And in true Knight spirit, we not only met the goal — we exceeded it.
Where the Money is Going
From educational opportunities to learning spaces, funds raised from IGNITE will help ensure UCF students not only succeed but excel.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Knight’s Pantry
$288,388.05 raised to feed students in need.
Equivalent to:
1 New Campus
New Endowed Faculty
Breakdown
| College | Amount |
|---|---|
| College of Arts and Humanities | $14,540,480 |
| Burnett Honors College | $3,690,416 |
| College of Business | $28,530,981 |
| College of Community Innovation and Education | $13,667,932 |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science | $91,763,251 |
| College of Graduate Studies | $294,444 |
| College of Health Professions and Sciences | $2,545,363 |
| College of Medicine | $37,192,100 |
| College of Nursing | $11,031,845 |
| College of Optics and Photonics | $8,208,603 |
| Rosen College of Hospitality Management | $25,169,283 |
| College of Sciences | $24,220,188 |
| College of Undergraduate Studies | $1,043,551 |
| Area | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletics | $110,769,451 |
| Student Development and Enrollment Services | $34,821,820 |
| WUCF | $15,357,803 |
Where the Money Came From
Alumni, students, faculty, staff as well as private and public organizations helped fuel our success.
Total Donors
Representing
Spotlights
- $10.25 Million: To support programs in the College of Business and UCF Athletics From Vince ’95 and Joyce ’98 Virga
- $3 Million: To establish the James and Julia Rosengren Endowed Chair, which will support research at UCF RESTORES, a PTSD clinic From Julia and Jim Rosengren ’81
- $2 Million: To reduce barriers and improve access to education in the Parramore neighborhood From Helios Education Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and The Kresge Foundation
- $1.5 Million: To create a learning hub and classroom for cybersecurity students From Lockheed Martin
- $1.5 Million: To improve nutrition for all UCF student-athletes From Bob Garvy
“We do not take lightly the trust our donors have placed in this great university. You can be sure their generosity will have a positive and profound impact on the lives of our students, faculty and alumni for years to come. Thank you!”
— Rick Walsh ’77 ’83MS, IGNITE Campaign Chair