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About UCT Australian Trust

Our Mission

UCT Australian Alumni

UCT Australian Alumni

 The trust has been established to receive donations to support social justice and development programs managed by the University of Cape Town.

 UCT is committed to supporting financially needy students. 

UCT Australian Alumni

UCT Australian Alumni

UCT Australian Alumni

 Of some 100,000 UCT alumni (graduates) worldwide, over 2000 reside in Australia. These graduates have on the whole achieved a high degree of success and income level in their adopted country. Many wish to give back to the institution which provided the education to facilitate their relocation and success, and thereby provide development aid to South Africa 

Investment needed

UCT Australian Alumni

Investment needed

 A full-cost bursary (tuition, residence, books, travel and stipend) costs in the region of R60, 000 (A$9,000) per year.

While the need for financial assistance is common across the University there is a major need for undergraduate bursaries in the Humanities, Sciences and Health Sciences.


Welcome to UCT Australian Trust

 Directors of The UCT Australian Trust are UCT alumni with a commitment to the management and promotion of the trust with the aim of raising funds for scholarships and student-led programs that directly impact The University of Cape Town. 

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Board Members

Prof Graham Schaffer

Prof Graham Schaffer

Prof Graham Schaffer

Chair of the Board

Engineering Academic Specialist


   

Mike Zeederberg

Prof Graham Schaffer

Prof Graham Schaffer

Deputy Chair

Fundraising, tech and marketing specialist


   

Brian Jones

Prof Graham Schaffer

Noel Mcintosh

Director
Chartered Accountant, Entrepreneur and Consultant    


Noel Mcintosh

Prof Sue Harrison

Noel Mcintosh

Director – Lead: SHAWCO Health 

Member of UCT Chancellor’s Circle 

   

Lenore Plummer

Prof Sue Harrison

Prof Sue Harrison

 Director

Governance and Finance Manager

Prof Sue Harrison

Prof Sue Harrison

Prof Sue Harrison

Director

Research specialist
 

Dr Phutiane Rapatsa

Dr Phutiane Rapatsa

Dr Phutiane Rapatsa

Director


   

Ambassadors and Advisors

Jane Connolly

Sharlene Zeederberg

Janine Zylstra

Philanthropy Specialist



   

Janine Zylstra

Sharlene Zeederberg

Janine Zylstra

Law Engagement Advisor



   

Sharlene Zeederberg

Sharlene Zeederberg

Sharlene Zeederberg

Brand and Market Research Specialist
 


Cheryl Rae

Susan Hansen

Sharlene Zeederberg

HR and Business Specialist 

 

   

Susan Hansen

Susan Hansen

Susan Hansen

Business, Governance and NZ Specialist

Australian Office

Jillian Shiels

Jillian Shiels

Jillian Shiels

Development and Alumni Relations Director



   

Ruth Thornton

Jillian Shiels

Jillian Shiels

 Trust Manager

 

The Australian office organizes alumni events in all the main centers of Australia where there is interest and a critical mass.  The regional office is available to assist regions with arranging events that will have relevance to UCT or its alumni. Feel free to contact Ruth Thornton, Alumni Manager directly.

Email : info@ucttrust.org.au

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