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The current library at the Alice Campus was constructed in the 1970s and designed for fewer students than the current numbers. The small size and outdated set up demands the repurposing and redesigning of the current library as well as an extension to include a well-equipped modernized library to cater to the latest academic needs.
There is no facility at the Alice campus to host big events like the graduation ceremony. As a result of this, the events are hosted at the sports complex which is not ideal. A new space is needed
Due to the rural nature of the University, it predominantly enrolls students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who are generally poor. Prestigious scholarships fund top achievers
The growth in student numbers coupled with aging infrastructure has led to the shortage of lecture halls and this could limit student intake. This is not ideal especially in an institution that is striving for excellence.
The University has invested in Blackboard as the learning management system with the capability to offer all UFH programmes online but these cannot be accessed by all students off campus.
The Foundation will issue a Section18A Tax Certificate within 5 days of receipt of your donation. We will also publish the donation – a good story with various media houses and in the UFH News Letter (on donors approval).
The Foundation has strict financial controls to ensure that the funds will be used for the intended purpose. The Foundation will provide an expenditure report to the funder with proof of expenditure.
The University of Fort Hare identifies the resource mobilization priorities and submit them to the Fort Hare Foundation.