Global Grad Grants are made possible by generous contributions from donors. The 2026 awards are supported by:

G. David Miller

The G. David Miller Fund to Support International Community Economic Development was created in honor of G. David Miller and his efforts to support economic development and social change. The fund supports graduate students who are engaged in research and projected intended to foster economic and social development at the community level around the world. See here for an example of G. David Miller’s work: Paths to Scaling-up: Alternative Strategies for Local Nongovernmental Organizations (PDF).

Pitzer Family Foundation

Since 2013, the Pitzer Family Foundation has consistently contributed to the mission of UC Davis Global Affairs to achieve “Global Education for All,” an initiative to provide all students with global learning opportunities.