Oski's B-day Bear-a-thon is over, but you can still support your favorite programs!

$ 453,934 raised 1,873 Donors

Oski's B-day Bearathon

Oski’s B‑Day Bearathon is back, and our favorite bear is ready to party. Last year, thousands of donors joined the fun and helped fuel the programs that make Berkeley feel like home! From wellness and mentorship to student groups, every gift makes a bear-sized difference.

Oski’s birthday wish is simple: help every student thrive! Your gift powers scholarships, cultural centers, peer support, and all the student‑led magic that makes Berkeley such a special place. Give before Friday, September 18 at 1 p.m. PT and vote where an additional $1,000 should go! Let’s make this the most joyful Bearathon yet. #oskibday

Final Contest Winners!

Sep 18, 2026

Congratulations to the following groups for being randomly selected on social media, winning an additional $100 each!

And congratulations to the following programs who were randomly selected from our You+2 Ambassadors, earning an additional $250 for their favorite programs!

Bay Area Vision Club
Cal Alumni Mentors Program
Basic Needs Center

Oski's Vote: 33% of donors voted for the Basic Needs Center to win an additional $1,000!

Leaderboard

MOST DONORS FOR THE BEARATHON | Oski's Heroes

OSKI'S HEROES | MOST DONORS FOR THE BEARATHON

Rank	Prize	Top Funds	Donors
1	$6,500	California Mock Trial	180
2	$4,000	Formula Electric at Berkeley	135
3	$2,000	Berkeley Basic Needs	120
4	$1,000	Sage Mentorship Project	120
5	$500	SSL Student Engagement Fund	93
6		Engineering Academic Excellence Fund	87
7		College of Chemistry Undergraduate Students & Program Fund	68
8		Cal Parents Fund	67
9		Letters & Science Leadership Fund	66
10		Human Rights Center	52
11		The University Library Student Work + Learn Fund	49
12		Cal Triathlon	42
13		Neuroscience Club at Berkeley	42
14		Oski Committee	34
15		The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society Student Success Fund	29

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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | #Oskibday

3 random posts on Instagram that fills in the blank, "I'm celebrating Oski's birthday by supporting __________." will win $100 in additional prize money to the program they promote. This contest is live during the entire Bearathon. Must use #Oskibday. The program featured will be the winner (program must be listed on Oski's B-day Bearathon website to be eligible to win). WINNERS: Neuroscience at Berkeley, Engineering Academic Excellence, and the Department of African Studies!

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RANDOM YOU+2 AMBASSADORS

3 random ambassadors that meet the criteria for the You+2 Challenge during the entire Bearathon will win $250 in additional prize money to the affinity area they selected in the Ambassador Dashboard or the area that they supported. Get a head start by starting to promote your personal URL early on September 14! WINNERS: Basic Needs Center, Vision Science Club, and Cal Alumni Mentor Program!

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Participating Groups