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If you’re interested in finding out more about how you can make a gift to help us drive change in the service of our community, our city, and our world please get in touch at giving@abdn.ac.uk or +44(0)1224 272281.

Giving

The generosity of alumni, friends and supporters has helped the University of Aberdeen make a difference to the world around us for 530 years.

There are many ways to support the University; through a one-off gift or through regular giving by direct debit, by remembering the University in your will, or giving your time as an alumni volunteer.

You may have a project or cause close to your heart that you would like to support, or you may prefer to make a gift towards areas of greatest need, and we would be delighted to discuss this with you.

The areas your support can currently have greatest impact are:

Our Students

Enriching student experience
Widening access and participation
At Risk programme
Student hardship

Our Research

Global challenge areas
Women’s Health
Neurodegenerative Disease
Cancer at ABDN
Giving in the US

The University of Aberdeen Foundation, encourages and facilitates donations to support education at the University of Aberdeen, and for its benefit, from graduates and supporters in the United States.

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation (EIN# 52-1970587) dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The Board of the Foundation ensures that it remains in full control of monies received, determining which projects are deserving of support, and ensuring that all funds granted for approved projects are used solely in furtherance of the Foundation's charitable and educational purposes.

Make an online donation

Alternatively, you can contact Nancy Bikson, Esq, our US Administrator, who will be pleased to assist you. Telephone: 646-867-0994 or email nancy.bikson@chapel-york.com.

Giving in Canada

If you live in Canada you can make a tax-efficient donation to support the University of Aberdeen  by donating to the Chapel and York Canada Foundation, and selecting "University of Aberdeen" as the recipient agent.

Contact Ligia Peña, our Canada Foundation lead at  ligia.pena@chapel-york.com. Ligia will be pleased to offer any advice or guidance you may need.

Leaving a Gift in your Will

Every gift in every will makes a difference and provides you with the opportunity to support the areas of activity where the University can make a significant impact on the world around us. If you would like to speak to someone in confidence about leaving a gift in your will to the University of Aberdeen please contact Vanessa Holmes, Legacy Giving Officer, +44 (0)1224 274132 or email vanessa.holmes@abdn.ac.uk.

The University of Aberdeen has partnered with Bequeathed to offer an easy-to-use service where UK-based alumni, supporters and staff can make a professionally drafted will for free in the UK. There is never any charge for a standard will. If your circumstances are more complicated and you require further legal advice, the legal firm will explain what's needed and give you a quote to consider, with no obligation to accept. Find out more here Make your Will For Good with University of Aberdeen