FAQs

UPRAA represents thousands of alumni from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) educational system residing in the Continental U.S. The UPR educational system currently includes the following 11 campuses: Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamón, Carolina, Medical Sciences, Cayey, Humacao, Mayaguez, Ponce, Río Piedras, and Utuado.

UPRAA was created to establish a strong network among its members and supporters, develop and conduct cultural programs, and support charitable initiatives. The Association aims to create a support network for its membership, supporters and the Hispanic community at large. UPRAA is organized for charitable, educational, cultural and civic purposes and is a non-partisan and non-sectarian organization.

UPRAA was established on November 24, 2003, at a reception held at the Hall of the Americas at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC. The President of the University of Puerto Rico Educational System and the UPRAA Interim Board of Directors officially launched the Association.

Membership in the Association of University of Puerto Rico Alumni and Friends Abroad (UPRAA) is open to all. An individual does not have to be a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico System to join the organization.

UPRAA is based in the Commonwealth of Virginia near Washington, DC.

Application instructions for UPRAA Scholarships are posted annually on the UPRAA website at: upraa.org.

Recipients of UPRAA scholarships are selected based on academic merit and financial need. Additional requirements are found at upraa.org.

UPRAA Membership fees are $35.00 annually.

UPRAA is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is guided by its bylaws.

Donations to UPRAA can be made via its website at upraa.org or by mailing a check to UPRAA, P.O. Box 2600, Merrifield, VA 22116-2600

Yes, donations to UPRAA are tax deductible under IRS rules.

You can express your desire to join the UPRAA Board by contacting UPRAA via its website at upraa.org.

You can express your desire volunteer by contacting UPRAA via its website at upraa.org.

UPRAA sponsored events include the Annual Washington, DC Hispanic Charity Golf Tournament, cultural events like “Noche Boricua,” networking membership drives, annual recognition reception and gala, and educational forums.

2016 Washington DC Hispanic Charity Golf Classic: Click Here!

2017 Holiday Reception at the Embassy of Italy: Click Here!

2017 UPRAA Board of Directors Installation Reception: Click Here!

2017 Washington, DC Hispanic Charity Golf Classic: Click Here!

2017 UPRAA Holidays and Excellence Awards: Click Here!