It's Back! The 2026 Scholarship Auction Will Once Again Have a Casino Theme With Craps, Roulette, and Blackjack.
You don’t want to miss this one! UCAC members, friends and family gather for this annual tradition – and an excellent opportunity to contribute to the mission of supporting students and workforce development. The Scholarship Auction is an amazing event with top tier entertainment, a silent auction, live Auction, fun raffles, an abundant buffet, signature drink and always surprises. Many UCAC members invite their entire teams and their significant others to this event. All attendees will be treated to an amazing dinner, two drinks and $200 in “funny money” to use at the casino tables. UCAC has partnered with Handbid to allow electronic bidding, checkout, outbid notifications and more.
Cocktail Sponsor
Souvenir Sponsor
Bourbon Pull Sponsor
Technology Sponsor
Auction Paddle Sponsor
Craps Sponsor
Roulette Sponsor
Blackjack Sponsors
Attendee Information - Register Before Octoer 24th!
November 7, 2026
5:00 - 9:00
St. Clements Castle Portland, CT
Get a head start by downloading the Handbid app to your smartphone and creating an account. We recommend signing up prior to the event. Virtual bidding is allowed in case you aren't able to make it to the event in-person.
Sponsorship Information - Sign Up Before October 10th!
Dinner Sponsor
$2995
Our dinner sponsor will receive top billing on all Auction marketing including emails, website, PowerPoint presentation, Handbid app, signage at the event and social media posts. Your company will be recognized from the stage during the event and you will receive prime seating.
Cocktail Sponsor
$2295
Our Cocktail Sponsor will be recognized on all Auction marketing including website, email, PowerPoint and social media posts, Handbid app and on signage at the event. An Auction Signature Drink will be created and named after you or your company with signage promoting your special drink at the bar.
Souvenir Sponsor
$1995
Our Souvenir Sponsor will receive recognition on all Auction marketing including website, social media, emails, signage at the event, the Handbid app and PowerPoint. All Auction guests will receive a co-branded souvenir item (TBD) and we will recognize your contribution from the stage during the event.
Bourbon Pull Sponsor
$1795
Our Bourbon Pull Sponsor will receive recognition on all Auction marketing including website, social media, emails, signage at the event, the Handbid app and PowerPoint. Your company will also be recognized as the sponsor of our amazing "Bourbon Pull" at the scholarship auction.
Technology Sponsor
$1595
UCAC is partnering with Handbid to allow digital bidding on all silent auction items via cell phone prior to and during the event. Our Technology Sponsor will receive recognition on all event marketing including website, emails, social marketing, signage at the event and from the podium plus special recognition on the auction platform.
Auction Paddle Sponsor
$1295
Our Auction Paddle sponsor will receive recognition on all Auction marketing including website, emails and social media as well as on signage at the event and recognition on the Handbid app. All Auction Paddles will be branded with your company’s logo.
Roulette Sponsor
$995
Auction guests will be wowed by amazing casino games and our game sponsors will get all the credit! Your company will be recognized as our Roulette Sponsor on all Auction marketing including website, emails, PowerPoint, social media, the Handbid app and on signage at the event. Signage at the Roulette Table will also recognize you as the Exclusive Roulette Sponsor.
Craps Sponsor
$995
Auction guests will be wowed by amazing casino games and our game sponsors will get all the credit! Your company will be recognized as our Craps Sponsor on all Auction marketing including website, emails, PowerPoint, social media, the Handbid app and on signage at the event. Signage at the Craps Table will also recognize you as the Exclusive Craps Sponsor.
Blackjack Sponsor
$995
Auction guests will be wowed by amazing casino games and our game sponsors will get all the credit! Your company will be recognized as a Blackjack Sponsor on all Auction marketing including website, emails, PowerPoint, social media, the Handbid app and on signage at the event. Signage at the Blackjack Tables will also recognize you as one of three Blackjack Sponsors.
Auction Item Sponsorship
$150
When you sponsor auction items, we will purchase items on your behalf and name you or your company as the item sponsor on the auction app and at the event.
