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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.


Latest Stories and Impact


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 […]


Spotlight on Ifeoluwa Olalere: From Mastercard Foundation Scholar to Strategic Planning Analyst
Spotlight on Ifeoluwa Olalere: From Mastercard Foundation Scholar to Strategic Planning Analyst  We are delighted to spotlight Ifeoluwa (Ife) Olalere, a distinguished Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alum. Ife graduated in 2022 with a Master of Food and Resource Economics from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Currently, he serves as a […]


Debbie Oyebanji – Mastercard Foundation Alumni Profile
Debbie graduated from the Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) program in 2018. She is now a senior economist at the BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation. Her focus is on collecting important data from rural areas and often overlooked communities in the province.


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Graduate students email enquiries to scholars.admissions@ubc.ca

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