Stanbic donates Shs75 million to Uganda Christian University for scholarships

As part of its corporate social investment strategy which focuses on supporting education at all levels, Stanbic Bank has handed over a cheque worth Shs75 million to Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono.

The money will go towards supporting the education of 20 brilliant but under privileged students for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Recent UCU admission figures indicate that only about 15% of the students join the university with some form of official scholastic support. The remaining 85% are sponsored by parents and guardians. However, many of these come from underprivileged backgrounds and face challenges paying their fees in time. As a result their studies suffer and some fail to graduate.

Representing the bank at the handover ceremony, Stanbic Bank Greater Kampala Regional Manager John Kaweesi said, “Stanbic Bank firmly believes education is the key to Uganda’s future transformation and development, we partnered with UCU because we share their values and the firm belief that a better tomorrow for Uganda starts with investments made today.”

He continued; “Education forms the cornerstone of our social investment programme. Accordingly, the bank invests approximately UGX 2 billion in its CSI initiatives and 90% of that budget goes towards a variety of educational initiatives across the country. These include the Shs200 million contribution towards the refurbishment of the Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library which we handed over just last week. This was the first major renovation of Uganda’s oldest library in 50 years.”

Delivering a speech at the ceremony, The Deputy Vice Chancellor Development & External Relations Mr. David Mugawe said, “The awardees for the UCU/SBU scholarship have exceptional performance and good character despite being financially challenged. Most of these had not met the half registration deadline due to fees issues while others suffered late registration surcharge due to late payments. Some of these students live in peasant or and broken homes, with either a single parent or none at all, except under the care of guardians. This forces them to resolve to petty jobs to raise part of their fees. This donation by Stanbic will ensure we keep them in school so they have a chance at a better future.”

To qualify for the scholarship the students had to maintain a GPA average of 3.5 and above.

Speaking about the Bank’s flagship CSI initiative the Stanbic National Championships which is set to climax in July, Barbara Kasekende the Bank’s Corporate Investment Manager revealed the four regional finalists had been selected and were at the advanced stages in their preparations for the finals.

“We recently held a bootcamp right here in Mukono where the students were addressed by our chief executive and taught the finer skills of running an actual business. At the finals the students will be expected to present their business projects with the team with the best presentation winning a trip to Stanbic HQ in South Africa,” she said.

Uganda Christian University is a private, not-for-profit University which was founded in 1997 by the Church of Uganda to expand higher education. Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted into a University which was chartered by the Government of Uganda in 2004.

About Stanbic Bank Uganda
Stanbic Bank Uganda is a member of the Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Standard Bank Group reported total assets of R1,98 trillion (about USD128 billion) at 31 December 2015, while its market capitalisation was R184 billion (about USD11,8 billion).

The group has direct, on-the-ground representation in 20 African countries. Standard Bank Group has 1 221 branches and 8 815 ATMs in Africa, making it one of the largest banking networks on the continent. It provides global connections backed by deep insights into the countries where it operates.

Stanbic Bank Uganda provides the full spectrum of financial services. Its Corporate & Investment Banking division serves a wide range of requirements for banking, finance, trading, investment, risk management and advisory services. Corporate & Investment Banking delivers this comprehensive range of products and services relating to: investment banking; global markets; and global transactional products and services.

Stanbic Bank Uganda personal & business banking unit offers banking and other financial services to individuals and small-to-medium enterprises. This unit serves the increasing need among Africa’s small business and individual customers for banking products that can meet their shifting expectations and growing wealth.

For further information go to www.stanbicbank.co.ug

Issued by WMC Africa on behalf of Stanbic Bank Uganda. For more information contact: Yona Namawa, WMC Africa, E Mail: [email protected] Mobile: +256 (0) 78 252 1215

1 thought on “Stanbic donates Shs75 million to Uganda Christian University for scholarships”

  1. This is very kind not to the university , but to the country since the youth that are studying are the future holders of Uganda’s flag . We are greatful . Hope the university will utilise the funds in the right way .

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