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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COLLABORATION WITH the Univsersity of Cincinnati

The Cincy Hat Foundation + UC TAP Scholarships

Join Ted Karras in lifting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities into college and career success.

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The Cincy Hat

About TAP

Removing financial burden so recipients can thrive — academically, socially, and vocationally.

A unique four-year UC certificate program designed to help students with IDD live on campus, work, learn, and fully engage in the Bearcat community. TAP prepares them for independent, employed, and community-integrated lives.

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Meet the Scholars

Mariah and Jessica are the first recipients of The Cincy Hat Foundation’s scholarships, chosen for their determination, positive spirit, and drive to succeed. With support from the foundation, they’re taking bold steps toward their goals and setting an inspiring example for future students.

“Getting the scholarship means a lot… my worries are gone!” – Mariah “I feel so grateful… Ted Karras is willing to help me pay for college.” – Jessica

Purchase a Scholarship Series Hat

Support a student’s dream of attending college—one hat at a time.

The Scholarship Series features exclusive Cincy Hat designs named after our very first scholarship recipients, Mariah and Jessica. These limited-edition black and red rope hats aren't just stylish—they're meaningful. Every purchase directly funds scholarships for students in UC’s TAP (Transition & Access Pathways) program, helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience college life to the fullest.

Help Us Fund the Future

You don’t need to wear a hat to make a difference

The Cincy Hat Foundation is proud to partner with the University of Cincinnati’s TAP (Transition & Access Pathways) program, but we can’t do it alone. Your gift—no matter the size—helps cover tuition, housing, and support services that empower these students to succeed academically and live independently.

Your support helps fund more scholarships, ease the financial burden on families, and expand access to inclusive education opportunities across the UC community.

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