The 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.

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Our Events

Annual Charity Golf

Tournament

Date

May 31st , ​2024

Date

September ​26th ​, 2024

Memorial Mass

Memorial Lecture

Fundraising Dinner

Date

September ​27th , 2024​

OBJECTIVES OF THE FUND


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

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Nurture the Spirit of Giving

To nurture the spirit of giving and ​compassion among members of the ​CUEA fraternity in the region.

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Provide Financial ​Assistance

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

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Serving Humanity

To promote the ideals of Cardinal ​Otunga and CUEA Founding ​Fathers in serving humanity with ​compassion and dignity.


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.

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Payment Details

BANK DEPOSITS

Cheques to be deposited to

Cooperative Bank

Account Number: 01129005722203

Account Name: Catholic University of Eastern Africa

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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