Socioeconomic diversity lies at the heart of UWC East Africa. A principle made achievable through the provision of full or partial financial aid to over 80% of our Diploma Programme students each year. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive community, ensuring that a diverse group of students can access and benefit from a transformative education at UWC East Africa.
Making scholarship sustainability a priority has been essential to securing the future of our mission. The UWC East Africa Endowment Fund was established to ensure that talented East African students will always have access to a UWC education, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Through the broader UWC Endowment Fund initiative, participating UWC schools raised funds to be invested and managed collectively. We are grateful that our fundraising efforts were matched by longstanding UWC supporters Eijk and Rose-Marie Van Otterloo, who generously pledged to match 50% of the funds raised by each participating school.
We are eternally thankful to our community; alumni, parents, staff, and friends — who understood the importance of this initiative and contributed to helping us reach our goal and unlock the full match. Your belief in our mission has created a lasting foundation for future generations.
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Impact for generations to come: The endowment now provides sustainable scholarship support for two East African students each year in perpetuity. This represents a transformative commitment to long-term financial sustainability and ensures that future generations of students can benefit from the UWC experience.
Leaving a Lasting Mark
The UWC East Africa Endowment Fund remains open. Every contribution — at any level — strengthens our capacity to provide stable, long-term scholarship support for deserving students and builds on the foundation our community has already created together.
Your gift to the Endowment Fund is not just a donation. It is a permanent investment in a student who will carry your generosity with them for the rest of their life.
Frequently Asked Questions
An endowment is a permanently invested fund that provides a reliable source of income. The UWC East Africa Endowment Fund was established to provide long-term financing for scholarships, ensuring financial sustainability for generations to come.
The gifts of donors become the assets of the endowment and are invested in stock markets and other financial investments. The income and capital gains of these investments are used to cover the costs of students receiving scholarships. The endowment aims to preserve the value of the assets over the long term, meaning that these gifts serve as a permanent tribute to the donor and extend the value of their gift into the future.
To qualify for the matching program with Erik and Rose-Marie Van Oterloo, funds raised by UWC East Africa are invested through the UWC Endowment Fund, which is part of the broader UWC initiative. The UWC Endowment Management serves as the administrator and provides investment guidelines to ensure the fund is managed responsibly and sustainably for the benefit of all participating schools.
Anyone who believes in the mission of UWC East Africa can contribute, such as alumni, parents (current and former), staff (current and former), and friends of the school. Every contribution, regardless of size, strengthens our capacity to provide scholarships and builds on the foundation we’ve established for future students.
Your contribution joins a collective fund that generates annual returns, which are used to provide full scholarships for East African students.
CONTACT US
If you would like to learn more about the Endowment Fund or discuss how your gift can make a lasting difference, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Advancement Team advancement@uwcea.org or fundraising@uwcea.org.