Ways to give
There are various ways to get financially involved at Stellenbosch University. You can make a personal donation, corporate donation, or leave a bequest.
Donations can be outright gifts in any amount paid in cash, cheque or credit card. A donation may also be “in kind”. The amount of the deduction is capped at 10% of a person’s taxable income. Our easy to use online giving platform makes donating safe and secure.
To donate via our online form click here or from the safety of your own internet banking account via electronic funds transfer.
Stellenbosch University requires funding beyond what government can give so that it can be successful in attracting the very best student talent. On average an undergraduate student needs R115,000 p.a. (for an average of 3 years) for tuition, accommodation and living expenses. On average a postgraduate student requires a minimum of R95,000 p.a (master’s level) and more at PhD or postdoctoral level.
Contact Candice Egan on +27 21 808 2711 or e-mail: eganc@sun.ac.za.
Direct bank transfer or direct deposits
NatWest Bank
Account Number: 39448843
Sort Code: 60 00 01
Account Name: Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Gift AID
Gift Aid is an income tax relief designed to benefit charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs). If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid increases the value of your charitable donations by 25%, because the charity can reclaim the basic rate of tax on your gift – at no extra cost to you.
Please complete the Gift Aid declaration form and submit it with the proof of your deposit.
Donations to Stellenbosch University can now be made from your country within Europe and allow you to claim your local tax benefits. The donations are made to the Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK through the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) partner network: https://www.transnationalgiving.eu/about
Stellenbosch University is registered for TGE giving in the following countries, please contact the relevant charity partner on how to donate through them to Stellenbosch University.
Belgium
King Baudouin Foundation
rue Brederodestraat 21 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel. : +32-2-549 02 31
tge@kbs-frb.be
http://www.kbs-frb.be
France
Fondation de France
40 Avenue Hoche 75008 Paris, France
Tel. : +33-1-44 21 87 60
tge@fdf.org
https://www.fondationdefrance.org
Germany
Maecenata Stiftung
Rungestraße 17, 10179 Berlin, Germany
Tel. : +49 30 2838 7909
tge@maecenata.eu
http://www.maecenata.eu
Hungary
Carpathian Foundation Hungary
HU-3300 Eger Felvégi Str 53 Hungary
Tel. : +36-36-516 750
TGE@cfoundation.org
http://www.karpatokalapitvany.hu/en
Luxembourg
Fondation de Luxembourg
12 Rue Erasme BP 281 2012 Luxembourg
Tel. : +352-274 748 1
tge@fdlux.lu
http://www.fdlux.lu
Romania
Odorheiu Secuiesc Community Foundation
Kossuth Lajos 20 535600 Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita, Romania
Tel. : +40 741 655 773
szka@szka.org
http://www.szka.org
Spain
Fundación Empresa y Sociedad
Padre Damián 2, 28036 Madrid
Tel. : +34 676 270 816
fabad@empresaysociedad.org
https://empresaysociedad.org/
Denmark / Finland / Norway / Sweden
Residents of these countries are able to donate to Stellenbosch University directly through the Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK bank account or by card online.
Bank: NatWest
Bank Address: Natwest Bank Plc, City of London Office, 1 Princes Street, London EC3P 3AR
Account Number: 39448843
Sort Code: 60 00 01
IBAN: GB80NWBK60000139448843
BIC: NWBKGB2L
Account Name: Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Online with Card: https://www.givengain.com/c/stelalum/
The Netherlands
The ‘Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK’ is now registered with the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) and has official ANBI status – Registration Number 825892752.
Donations made to Stellenbosch University through ‘Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK’ entitles the donor to tax deductions on their tax declarations in the Netherlands as long as they meet the minimum requirements according to Dutch tax law.
Donations are made directly to the UK bank account of the Foundation:
Recipient Name: Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
IBAN: GB80NWBK60000139448843
BIC: NWBKGB2L
Recipient Bank Name: Natwest Bank Plc
Recipient Bank Address: City of London Office, 1 Princes Street, London EC3P 3AR
The ANBI regulations requires the charity to publish its annual financial report.
Electronic Transfer
Account Name: Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation
Bank: Wachovia / Wells Fargo
Account No.: 5553 7329 66
S.W.I.F.T Address: WFBIUS6S
Routing No.: 0540 01220 (for electronic transfer: 121000248)
EIN (IRS Federal Income Tax No.): 13-4091453
Reference: Name and Surname
Please send your proof of payment to Hugo Steyn at hugos@sun.ac.za
By Cheque
Please make your cheque payable to: Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation and send to
Stellenbosch University Development & Alumni Relations
Private Bag X1
Matlieland
7602
Fax 086 547 7103
Email hugos@sun.ac.za
Donations to many foreign universities qualify as charitable donations in Canada. The institution must be listed in Schedule VIII of the Income Tax Regulations.
Stellenbosch University was registered on 1 January 2016 and therefore donations made directly to Stellenbosch University are eligible for tax benefits to Canadian tax payers.
Canada Revenue Agency list of foreign universities registered as donees: Click here
Account Name: Stellenbosch University – Foreign Income
Bank: First National Bank Cape Town
Account Number: 621 0717 7083
Branch Code: 204 109
S.W.I.F.T Address: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Name and Surname
Bank Address: 26th Floor, Portside building, 5 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town 8000
Send proof of payment to Lorenza George : Lcg29@sun.ac.za who will issue you with a receipt for your tax compliance.
Donate Online: Click here
Residents of Luxembourg are able to donate to Stellenbosch University directly through the Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK bank account or by card online. You will need to email alisonapril@sun.ac.za after making your donation to receive the certificate (modèle de certificate) for inclusion with your tax return.
Bank: NatWest
Bank Address: Natwest Bank Plc, City of London Office, 1 Princes Street, London EC3P 3AR
Account Number: 39448843
Sort Code: 60 00 01
IBAN: GB80NWBK60000139448843
BIC: NWBKGB2L
Account Name: Stellenbosch University SA Foundation UK
Online with Card: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3183224
You can support Stellenbosch University (SU) without it costing you a cent. Swipe your MySchool card whenever you shop at any of the participating retailers nationwide and a percentage of the transaction will be donated to SU.
How does it work?
- Get a MYSCHOOL card and make SU a beneficiary.
- Add SU as a beneficiary on an existing MYSCHOOL card.
Scan the QR code below to make a contribution to a fellow Matie. 18 A tax certificates will be issued on request.
Enter the name of the initiative you wish to support in the Beneficiary Reference field (or equivalent) of your bank:
Unrestricted donations
Bank name: Standard Bank
Branch name: Stellenbosch
Branch code: 05 06 10
Account name: Stellenbosch Trust
Account number: 073002437
Restricted donations
Bank name: Standard Bank
Branch name: Stellenbosch
Branch code: 05 06 10
Account name: Universiteit van Stellenbosch
Account number: 073006955
Please send confirmation of your donation to:
Lorenza George
+27 21 808 3090
cg29@sun.ac.za
Corporate donations can take place via your company’s corporate social investment policy, sponsorship or as a philanthropic donation (philanthropic donations have tax benefits).
Our development staff will advise you on the tax implications of each strategy.
Tel: +27 21 808 9262
You can make the university a beneficiary in your will by bequeathing cash, shares or any other form of property to Stellenbosch University. The full Rand value of charitable gifts in your will is tax deductible and can reduce your estate duty liability significantly. Making a bequest is easy – simply draw up a new will or add a codicil to an existing will.
E-brochure and examples of bequests to Stellenbosch University.
To find out more please contact Hugo Steyn on +27 21 808 3615 or e-mail: hugos@sun.ac.za.
