August Spotlight: Benedicta Antwi Boasiako (2024/2025 Cohort Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Representative)—Reflecting on her journey with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: a path of growth, learning, and alignment where she’s been challenged, supported, and reminded of why she started.
Benedicta Antwi hails from Faaman, a small town in the Bono Region of Ghana. She comes from a close-knit family and although growing up wasn’t always easy, she had a strong support system. She notes her brother who consistently reminded her that her starting point was never a limit to how far she could go. […]

July Spotlight: Njoki Mburu – A Journey of Service, Resilience, and Purpose
This month, we shine the spotlight on Njoki Mburu, a Kenyan youth advocate and a proud Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni from the University of British Columbia’s Global Resource Systems program. Njoki’s journey is rich with lessons in leadership, personal growth, and the pursuit of meaningful impact. About Njoki Mburu Njoki is a Kenyan youth […]

A Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s Journey: An Interview with Josephine Nabwami
Can you share a little about your background and where you’re from? I am Josephine Nabwami from Uganda. I completed my undergraduate degree in Commerce at Cairo University in Egypt, majoring in Insurance, Statistics, and Risk Management. My professional experience lies in business and risk management, with a particular focus on agricultural insurance and venture […]