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In 1987, the Riordan Programs was founded by Richard Riordan, former mayor of Los Angeles, and William Ouchi, UCLA Distinguished Professor, and New York Times best-selling author, as a career-based outreach program for high school students in the greater Los Angeles area.
With the help of donors like you, Riordan Scholars from diverse communities in Los Angeles build applicable business knowledge and develop leadership skills that propel them to achieve fulfilling educational trajectories. Today, more than 3,600 Riordan Scholars have graduated from the Riordan Scholars Program, many moving on to study at the nation’s top colleges and universities, all thanks to collaborative efforts and trust in the next generation of leaders.
The Riordan Programs' success is owed in no small part to its integral mentorship component. Our mentors are 1st and 2nd-year UCLA Anderson MBA students who strongly desire to pay it forward. The cross-cultural element creates meaningful learning experiences, helps cultivate long-lasting relationships, and provides valuable opportunities for students to navigate their personal and professional careers.
As a Riordan Programs supporter, you will be making an essential contribution to some of the following initiatives:
•Funding for college scholarship for 12th-grade Riordan Scholars
•Providing a tuition-free program for Riordan Scholars
•Providing reliable transportation to UCLA Anderson School of Management
•Supporting participant activities such as the Riordan Scholar's Program's Stock Market Analyst Competition and Real Estate Competition
Our students come from historically low-income communities and are often the first in their families to graduate from high school and attend college. With the collective efforts of donors like you, we can ensure a tuition-free program at UCLA Anderson, which includes SAT preparation, high-caliber lectures on real estate and the stock market, and the space to unlock a world of possibilities.
Each year, generous donations make Riordan Scholars' sessions possible by covering expenses for print materials, energizing meals, student transportation, and other program-related needs. By being a contributor today, you help us level the playing field for Riordan Scholars and enrich their lives.
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Should this fund reach the campus minimum required for the establishment of an endowment or quasi-endowment, The UCLA Foundation reserves the right to convert this fund to an endowment or quasi-endowment. Please click here to learn more about how the UCLA Foundation invests and manages its endowments.
Thank you for your donation! (Fully tax-deductible)
$25 will keep a Scholar fully equipped for a one-day Saturday session, including school materials and a snack! (Fully tax-deductible)
Your gift is a celebration of the 37-year legacy! (Fully tax-deductible)
We are so grateful for your commitment to the Riordan Scholar Program! (Fully tax-deductible)
Expect to hear from us, because you are going to receive a thank you card from the Executive Director of the Riordan Scholars Program! (Fully tax-deductible)
Your $250 donation will provide breakfast for 75 Riordan Scholars on the day of a Saturday session. (Fully tax-deductible)
Your gift of $500 will pay for one-way chartered bus transportation for Riordan Scholars to or from UCLA for one Saturday session. To thank you, we will send you a Riordan Programs pin! (tax deductible gift of $497)
Your $1,000 gift will support SAT Prep courses for five scholars for one year. Riordan Scholars receive SAT books and workbooks to help them study for their upcoming SAT exams. To show our appreciation, you will receive a pin and cap to express your Riordan Programs pride! (tax deductible gift of $991)
Your gift of $2,500 will support the continuous operations of programs. We are grateful for your support and would like to send you a mug and a special invitation to serve as a judge for our Stock Market Analyst Competition in Spring 2023! (tax deductible gift of $2,490).
Your $5,000 gift will help provide college scholarships for our top Riordan Scholars Program graduates. For your generous donation, you will receive a special thank you card from one of our scholarship recipients, a tote bag, and a tumbler to express your Riordan Programs pride! (tax deductible gift of $4,970)