CARDINAL OTUNGA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

INTRODUCTION

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) launched the Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass, Lecture, and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th September 2005. This is an initiative to honor and remember the work of one of our Founding Fathers and Trustees, Maurice Cardinal Otunga, who played a key role in the establishment of the University as well as establish a fund that would support the education of the needy students at CUEA.

BANK DEPOSITS

Cheques to be deposited to

Cooperative Bank

Account Number: 01129005722203

Account Name: Catholic University of Eastern Africa

GOVERNANCE OF THE FUND

The CUEA Cardinal Otunga Scholarship Fund governance framework comprises two committees: The Funds Steering Committee and the Scholarship Awards Committee. The Steering Committee organizes the Annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass, the Lecture, and the Scholarship Fundraiser, whereas the Scholarship Awards Committee, which is chaired by the Dean of Students, administers the funds to deserving students. Some of the members of the Steering Committee also sit on the Awards Committee for enhanced transparency.

BENEFICIARIES

The University through the Cardinal Otunga Scholarship awards partial tuition scholarships to full-time students once every academic year. Eligibility is based on:

  • Economic need
  • Scholarly excellence
  • Personal character
  • Quality for leadership
  • Commitment to the University ideals/activities
  • Participation in University activities including community service

OBJECTIVES OF THE FUND

The CUEA Cardinal Otunga Scholarship Fund seeks to achieve three key objectives:

  1. To provide financial assistance to needy students of good character, strong academic standing who have a deep connection with University activities including community service;

  2. To nurture the spirit of giving and compassion among members of the CUEA fraternity in the region;
  3. To promote the ideals of Cardinal Otunga and CUEA Founding Fathers in serving humanity with compassion and dignity.