The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. After graduating, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will then utilize their learning and experiences to contribute to the economic growth and social transformation of their communities in Africa.
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Latest Stories and Impact
Retsepile Sello – Empowering Lesotho Through Lifelong Learning
Meet Retsepile (Rets) Sello, a visionary Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni who graduated with a degree in Mining Engineering in 2018. Rets is the Director of Newtoro Books, a non-profit organization she founded in 2020 to promote lifelong learning in Lesotho. Journey After Graduation Since graduating, Rets has dedicated her efforts to community service and […]
Samuel Oladoyinbo – Bridging Education, Clean Energy, and Business Analysis
Meet Samuel Oladoyinbo, a dynamic Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni who graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in May 2023. Samuel’s journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to his current role as a Business Analyst at Deloitte is a testament to his dedication, passion for […]
Angella Asabaawebwa – Championing Social Justice and Belonging
We are thrilled to spotlight Angella Asabaawebwa, a dedicated Mastercard Foundation Scholar from Uganda. Angella joined the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in 2018 and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Social Justice at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Journey at UBC Angella’s journey at UBC has been marked by academic excellence and a […]
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Graduate students email enquiries to scholars.admissions@ubc.ca
