Looking Back to Move Forward: Oluwaseyi Ezekiel’s reflections from the McGill Africa Umoja Summit
Oluwaseyi EzekielMastercard Foundation Scholar Q: Can you tell us about your experience at the McGill Africa Umoja Summit? A: I had the opportunity to attend the McGill Africa Umoja Summit in Montreal, a gathering focused on exploring African Indigenous knowledge systems and their relevance in addressing today’s global challenges. The summit brought together scholars, students, […]

“Reflections from AWC West 2026: Mastercard Foundation Scholars on Leadership and Resilient Agriculture”
Beyond the Conference Room: Four Scholars Reflect on Leadership, Wellbeing, and Resilient Agriculture In March 2026, three Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the University of British Columbia traveled to Calgary, Alberta, to attend the Advancing Women in Agriculture (AWC West) Conference, an annual gathering of leaders, practitioners, and changemakers working to shape the future of agriculture […]

Muhammad Adeiza Bello’s Journey as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar
Mastercard Foundation Scholar (Muhammad Bello) at the University of British Columbia, Class of 2025. For Muhammad, education has always represented more than academic achievement; it has been a lifeline. Growing up in a family where his parents did not have the opportunity to pursue formal education, the path to university was uncertain and often fragile. […]