Established in honor of Rye Barcott’s late father, Tim Schwartz-Barcott, the Lux Sit Scholarship Fund will fully support the educational journey of youth leaders in Kenya for as long as their educational needs require. The scholarships will then transfer to new students, continuing the cycle indefinitely. All students receiving a Lux Sit Scholarship will participate in CFK activities, such as leadership training and service to their communities.
A U.S. marine, dedicated mentor, and advocate for peace, Tim was committed to education and public service. For much of his life, he marked correspondence to friends and family with “Lux Sit,” which translates from Latin to “Let there be light.” The Lux Sit Scholarship Fund furthers Tim’s legacy and allows his life to continue inspiring and transforming the lives of countless youth in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities.

Meet our lux sit scholars
Ashley Mbaisi Kahenda
Hobbies: Reading story books
Interests: Technology
Career aspiration: Not sure, still discovering myself
Ashley Mbaisi Kahenda
Benard Ochieng Amolo
Hobbies: Drawing and singing
Interests: Community development
Career aspiration: Neurosurgeon
Benard Ochieng Amolo
Benjamin Patricia Nyaboke
Hobbies: Playing chess and basketball
Career aspiration: Neurosurgeon
Benjamin Patricia Nyaboke
Cleare Muoti Munyao
Hobbies: Singing and cooking
Career aspiration: Journalism for the love of cameras and study law.
Cleare Muoti Munyao
Joseph Omulo
Hobbies: Playing football, reading story books
Career aspiration: Aeronautical Engineer
Joseph Omulo
Kitsao Johnathan Kasunye
Hobbies: Playing football
Interests: Education
Career aspiration: Medical Doctor
Kitsao Johnathan Kasunye
Margaret Wangechi Wambugu
Hobbies: Writing short stories, reading and listening to music
Career aspiration: General surgeon or Cardiology
Margaret Wangechi Wambugu
Nafuna Peace Wanyonyi
Hobbies: Reading story books, singing and watching movies
Interests: Public Speaking and sports. I play volleyball at school.
Career aspiration: Doctor
Nafuna Peace Wanyonyi
Omondi Michael Daniel
Hobbies: Playing football, reading, drawing.
Interests: Technology and sports. Plays Lawn tennis at school.
Career aspiration: Neurosurgeon
Omondi Michael Daniel
Victor Kometa
Hobbies: Cooking, trees and vegetables planting
Career aspiration: Civil Engineering
Victor Kometa
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