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 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
“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. […]
The Journey of Debbie Oyebanji
Mastercard Foundation Alumna, Class of 2018 Debbie Oyebanji often describes herself as someone with a deeply curious mind. It is a simple statement, but one that carries the weight of a journey shaped not just by ambition but by observation, reflection, and a quiet insistence on understanding how the world works. Her story begins in […]
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