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
From Research to Action: Mastercard Foundation Scholar Keith May at the African Primatological Society Congress
Keith May, a student in the Master of International Forestry program at the University of British Columbia (UBC), reflects on presenting his research at the 4th Congress of the African Primatological Society in Yaoundé, Cameroon. What does it really mean to put communities at the centre of conservation? For Keith May, a 2025 Mastercard Foundation […]
Africa Mindset Reset Forum 2026: From Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism
Reflection by IDRIS AYAB Mastercard Foundation Alumni, Class of ’25 I am deeply grateful to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia for supporting my participation in the Africa Mindset Reset Forum 2026, organised by the African School of Governance (ASG) in Kigali, Rwanda, from 25–26 August 2026. Themed “From Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism,” the […]
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, […]
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