UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA FOUNDATION INC.
UGF is an independent non-profit organization, incorporated in November 2021 with Trustees and ex-officio members comprising its Board, governed by a Trust Deed and By-laws. It also comprises of Associate members in the Caribbean, Canada, UK and USA. Its main aim is to support the University of Guyana Blueprint (Strategic Plan) 2040 by fund raising ventures and expanding partnerships. It has obtained 501c status in the USA which facilitates tax exempt contributions.
UGF’s vision is to create awareness of UG’s potential: recognizing among others that its alumni and students have been recipients of major international accolades including the prestigious Webby Award for Artificial Intelligence (2022), and that the lead researcher for the COVID 19 Pfizer vaccine is a UG Alumni .
The UGF Gala is a funding raising event for several grand challenges and endowments including scholarships, support for needy students, staff development, innovative research centers, enhancing student facilities, building a new library facility, modernization and greening UG’s campuses and establishing a sports complex, a Conference facility and a Creative Arts Centre, among others.
UGF’s vision is to create awareness of UG’s potential: recognizing among others that its alumni and students have been recipients of major international accolades including the prestigious Webby Award for Artificial Intelligence (2022), and that the lead researcher for the COVID 19 Pfizer vaccine is a UG Alumni .