How to Give
Make a Gift Online
You can make your gift through a variety of methods. The fastest and easiest way to show your support to NUS is to make a gift online using a credit/debit card. You could also call us at (+65) 6516-8000 or 1-800-DEVELOP (1-800-338-3567) if you would prefer to make your credit card gift by telephone.
Give Now
How to Give
The fastest and most convenient way to make a gift is through Give.NUS. Simply select a cause close to your heart and make your contribution securely using a credit or debit card.
You can also choose to make a gift via PayNow. Simply select this option on Give.NUS and scan the PayNow QR code using your preferred banking or payment app.
To make a gift by cheque, make your cheque payable to: National University of Singapore.
Download, print and fill in the appropriate gift form listed below.
Mail both your cheque and completed gift form to:
Development Office
National University of Singapore
Shaw Foundation Alumni House #03-01,11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244
To set up a recurring gift via GIRO, download, print and fill in the Interbank GIRO Application Form.
Mail the completed Form to:
Development Office
National University of Singapore
Shaw Foundation Alumni House #03-01,11 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119244
Alternatively, if you prefer to make a recurring gift via credit card, you may also do so conveniently through Give.NUS.
Faculty and Staff Giving signifies the strong sense of purpose shared within our NUS Community. When you, our faculty and staff, choose to give, you encourage NUS alumni and partners to believe in the University’s mission and support NUS as well.
Donors based in the United States can support the University through a contribution to the National University of Singapore US Fund at Myriad USA, a US public charity under the purview of Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
If you are a US tax resident, your contribution to the Fund may be eligible for a US income tax deduction to the amount allowed by US tax law. In accordance with US tax law, Myriad USA retains complete control and discretion over amounts contributed to the Fund.
In addition, your contribution attracts the prevailing matching grant from the Singapore government, increasing the impact NUS receives from your gift dollar.
To make a gift via credit card, online payments and cryptocurrency, you may do so via Myriad USA’s secure online platform here. Check the ‘Add a note for National University of Singapore’ box and indicate the gift purpose / fund name that you wish to support e.g. Enhanced Financial Aid Scheme.
To make a gift via other modes of payment, contact us for more information.
The UK Fund for Charities’ International Programme aims to assist charitable organisations outside the United Kingdom that have UK supporters and to make donating to non-UK charities as simple as possible for UK donors. The UK Fund for Charities is incorporated as a Registered Charity in 2003.
UK taxpayers, regardless of residency or nationality, can make donations to the UK Fund under Gift Aid. Under UK tax law, charities can increase a donation’s value through a UK Government approved plan called ‘Gift Aid’ meaning that a UK registered charity can recover the basic rate tax that a UK tax payer has paid on his/her donation.
In addition, higher rate taxpayers should include all Gift Aided donations on their Self Assessment tax return in order to receive any tax relief due or they can donate this tax relief too.
In addition to traditional forms of support, you may choose to give through non-cash assets such as securities or real estate.
Shares or Securities
You can show your support to NUS in the form of securities such as shares, unit trusts and bonds. These securities shall be readily tradable in Singapore or Foreign Exchange, or convertible to cash.
The value of the securities will be determined based on the price of the same type of securities in the open market, at the last transaction of such securities on the date when the legal title is transferred to the University, and the securities are available for trading.
Contact us for more information
Real Estate
Some gifts of real estate may be sold to realise their value and fulfil the purpose of the gift. Others may be preserved as valuable additions to the University’s landholdings.
Benefits of Giving
As a donor to NUS, you can enjoy tax benefits, have your gift matched by the Singapore government and receive naming opportunities.
Tax Benefits
If you are a Singapore tax resident, your gift to NUS made during the tax year (e.g. 1 January to 31 December 2023) is eligible for a tax deduction that is 2.5 times the gift value.
When the tax deduction for the donation is more than your taxable income (for both individuals and companies) for the year, the donor is allowed to carry forward the unutilised deductions for a maximum of 5 years.
For example, a donation made in 2011, and allowed for deduction in YA 2012, will be allowed to be carried forward (if tax deduction for the donation exceeds the income for 2011) up to YA 2017.
Donors (companies) must satisfy the shareholding test as defined in the Income Tax Act of Singapore.
Naming Opportunities
To recognise the generosity of our donors, NUS offers naming opportunities. You can make a gift to honour individuals such as mentors or loved ones, or corporations or foundations.
Recognition
Your contribution may be acknowledged by the NUS community through our internal publications and website.