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UCA Gift Opportunities
The University of Central Asia (UCA) offers a wide range of gift opportunities which can be tailored to the specific interests, desires, and aspirations of donors. As is the case with most universities, UCA's programmes are heavily subsidised to make quality education accessible and affordable. The generosity of donors and alumni play a vitally important role in securing UCA's long-term sustainability, and ability to respond to the needs and challenges of Central Asian countries – particularly its mountain communities.
Philanthropic support is gratefully acknowledged and recognized by UCA, and with the donor's permission given appropriate publicity.
Donor Funded Scholarships
for the School of Arts and Sciences
Annual Giving
School of Arts and Sciences
"Pursuing a major at UCA is unforgettable. I had a remarkable opportunity to study on both campuses and learnt about the diverse cultures of Kyrgyzstan and Badakhshan. Over the summer I had a wonderful internship working at USAID in Monitoring and Evaluation. I was exposed to the real world and learnt a lot about business ethics data science and data collection."
Ozar AiniDushanbe, Tajikistan
Class of 2021
School of Professional and Continuing Education
Amina Orozobekova, 10 years old, enrolled in SPCE's mental math courses in Naryn. Six months later she won first place at the International Mental Arithmetic Competition in Dubai where she competed with 200 youth from 15 countries including Japan, China, Russia and Malaysia. She is continuing her studies at SPCE.
Graduate School of Development
"UCA's Executive Masters in Economic Policy (EMEP) programme has been a wonderful experience. The teaching is excellent, and the materials and curriculum have been designed in the context of Afghanistan and the work we do there."
Muhammad Ajmal Khan KarimiGraduate, UCA's Executive Masters in Economic Policy
Research
100+ publications produced by the Mountain Societies Research Institute,
Institute of Public Policy and Administration,
Civil Society Initiative and the
Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit.
Available for free download
Education Improvement Programme
"UCA has a very good approach to building the capacity of teachers in a sustainable way. We are very thankful that several of our teachers were engaged in EIP's professional development programmes conducted in Kyrgyzstan. Now they are becoming teacher educators, and are training other teachers from different areas of Tajikistan."
Zuvaydullozoda Muhibullo
Director of the International Presidential School
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Faculty Development
Professorships
Named Buildings
Alishba Irshad Kassim Scholarships at UCA
Although Alishba (1986-2019) left this world in the prime of her life, she profoundly touched the lives of family, friends, and acquaintances. She is lovingly remembered for her generosity, compassion, courage, and as an attorney—her passion for defending and championing human rights.
To memorialize Alishba’s legacy, her family and friends have established a Scholarship Endowment at the University of Central Asia’s School of Arts and Sciences. It offers merit-based assistance, and rewards students who are ambitious and goal-oriented, with a background of consistent civic involvement and community service. The Alishba Irshad Kassim Scholarships will be available to entry level students from the academic year starting in 2021, and funds the annual tuition fees. Students need to maintain a GPA of 3+ to continue receiving scholarships during their course of study at UCA. More details and application forms will be posted on this website in January 2021.
Meanwhile, to expand the benefits and scholarships from this endowment, friends and family are continuing to donate. Any amount is welcome and helps to grow the Alishba Irshad Kassim Scholarship Endowment at UCA, ensuring that deserving students are not denied access to quality education.
Support the Endowment:
- Aga Khan Foundation USA (see below).
- When submitting funds please indicate it is for: "Alishba Irshad Kassim Scholarship Fund at UCA". Your support will be gratefully acknowledged and recognized.
Aga Khan Foundation USA is a non-denominational, non-profit, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Checks from US banks for the Alishba Irshad Kassim Fund can be mailed to:
Aga Khan Foundation USA
Attn: Donor Services
1825 K Street NW, Suite 901
Washington DC 20006
In the memo line of your check please write: UCA-Alishba Irshad Kassim Fund.
For follow up purposes, please send an email to AKF USA with a copy to UCA that you have mailed a check:
AKFUSA: DonorServices.AKFUSA@AKDN.org
UCA: APA@ucentralasia.org
For information on donations originating from Canada, UK, or other countries, please contact UCA at the above email address.
For Wire Transfers:
Account Name: Aga Khan Foundation USA
Account Number: 2000032705216
Bank: Wells Fargo 1800 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006
Bank ABA #:121000248
Inform AKF USA by email or fax of the amount and purpose of the wire transfer at the following address: Aga Khan Foundation USA Attn: Donor Services 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20006 (phone) 202.293.2537; (fax) 202.785.1752; or email donorservices.akfusa@akdn.org
All donors receive an acknowledgement from AKFUSA, as well as a tax receipt. In addition, when the funds reach UCA another acknowledgement is sent by the University to the donor.
Donors who do not require a tax receipt can send their donations directly to KICB (Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Please indicate: For AIK Scholarship Fund at UCA
In US$: KICB Bank’s SWIFT Code: KICB KG 22
Beneficiary Name: University of Central Asia
Beneficiary Account: 1280010101229040
In Kyrgyz Soms: KICB Bank Code: 128001
Beneficiary Name: University of Central Asia
Beneficiary Account: 1280010001229013
When a donation is made, please also inform UCA at the email address given below.
For more information on the University of Central Asia: www.ucentralasia.org
For questions please email: APA@ucentralasia.org
Or call: +996 312 621 979
For more information, please contact:
Nasir PiraniDirector, Advancement and Public Affairs
+996 312 621 979
APA@ucentralasia.org