Miner Athletic Club - Creating champions
The Miner Athletic Club serves as the fundraising arm for UTEP Athletics, providing scholarships and the financial resources necessary for UTEP student-athletes to compete at the highest levels and to achieve educational excellence. The mission of the Miner Athletic Club is “Creating Champions” – academically, competitively and socially. Through the amazing support of Miner donors, this mission is able to become a reality, producing the next generation of leaders and providing a premier student-athlete experience.
Donor Support Areas
• Scholarships
Scholarships for Miner student-athletes remains the largest annual expense incurred by UTEP Athletics. Each year the athletics department spends over $7 million to provide educational opportunities and assistance for approximately 325 student-athletes. To support student-athlete scholarships, select “Miner Athletic Club – Student-Athlete Scholarships” from the drop-down located at the bottom of the page.
• Sports Excellence Funds
To compete at the highest levels, each of UTEP’s 16 varsity athletic programs require additional funding above and beyond their standard operating budget. Through the generosity of donors and their contributions, sports are able to purchase supplementary items and services that are critical to success. Many times, sport excellence dollars are used for specialized equipment, technology, team travel and meals, minor facility improvements, and other similar costs that increase competitiveness as well as enhance the student-athlete experience. To support a specific sport, select the sport’s excellence fund from the drop-down located at the bottom of the page.
• Additional Support Areas – Facilities, Endowments, Planned Giving and Gift-In-Kind
For more information and questions on these giving opportunities, please:
• Visit www.MinerAthleticClub.com
• Call (915) 747-8759
• Email MAC@UTEP.edu