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Nelson Mandela University believes that no academically deserving student should be denied education due to financial constraints. Yet, many remain unfunded, including missing middle students—those who earn too much for government aid but too little to afford university. Others face historical debt, preventing graduation, while postgraduates lack NSFAS support despite the need for advanced qualifications. Financial hardship also leads to hunger, with 1 in 3 students missing meals, impacting their health, grades, and well-being. By donating to the University’s bursary, scholarship, and food support programmes, you help students succeed and contribute to a stronger, more just South Africa.
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Proper nutrition is vital for academic success, yet one in three students misses at least one meal a day due to financial constraints. This impacts concentration, energy, and well-being, leading to lower grades, higher stress, and an increased risk of dropping out.
Your donation to Nelson Mandela University’s food support programmes ensures students don’t have to choose between food and education. By providing proper nourishment, you help them focus, excel academically, and build a brighter future. Invest in student nutrition—invest in South Africa’s future.
Expanding access for success is key to transforming the University, breaking the cycle of poverty, and promoting social justice. However, many students remain unfunded, especially postgraduates and missing middle students, who fall outside government aid schemes.
Postgraduates, vital to research and innovation, receive no NSFAS support, while missing middle students earn too much for aid but too little to afford university. Your donation to Nelson Mandela University’s bursary and scholarship programme helps bridge this gap, ensuring deserving students can complete their studies and build a stronger South Africa.
Nelson Mandela University aims to raise over R5 million in its latest Giving Campaign.
There is a day in the first week of every month when hundreds of students queue up at Student Health on each of Nelson Mandela University’s five campuses.
When Maporane Hamese walked across the stage to graduate as a mechanical engineer at Nelson Mandela University in April this year, few would have realised her complexed trajectory to that shining achievement.
When Thabiso “Touch” Erasmus graduated with a BA degree cum laude from Nelson Mandela University, his family were not there in person to share in the joy of his achievement.
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Direct Deposit (EFT)
Donors must please include the cost centre “X180” as part of their transaction description. Account Name: Nelson Mandela University Trust Bank: ABSA Branch Code: 632005 Account Number: 16 4017 2998 Swift Code: ABSAZAJJ (international payments)
Recurring salary payments
Staff must please contact payroll@mandela.ac.za
Donations in kind
Please contact Dr Oswald Franks (Oswald.Franks@mandela.ac.za, (+27) 41 504 4035)
Gifts, endowments or bequests
Alumni and friends considering major gifts, endowments or bequests can contact Paul Geswindt (Paul.Geswindt@mandela.ac.za)
✔ Secure online donation
✔ Tax-deductible contributions
Donations to the University are tax deductible under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act. Information required for Section 18A tax certificates is catered for in options 1 and 3. For option 2 (EFT) please provide your name, postal address and proof of transfer in a separate email to Jennilee.Bezuidenhout@mandela.ac.za.
There are three options for friends in The United States to donate to the Nelson Mandela University:
✔ Hassle-free giving process
How will my donation be used?
Every rand is allocated according to your chosen fund, with full transparency.
Can I set up a recurring donation?
Yes! Monthly gifts ensure sustainable support.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all contributions are tax-deductible. A receipt will be provided.
📩 Email: giving@mandela.ac.za
📞 Call: (+27) 41 504 4035
📍 Office: Eleanor Xiniwe Building
Ocean Sciences Campus, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
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