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 […]
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni Impact Story: Lynnet Hamblin
“Can you tell us a bit about yourself—your name, the program you were part of, your graduation year, and what you’re doing now?” Hi everyone, I am Lynnet Hamblin. I joined the University of British Columbia in 2014 (from Kenya), where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in Commerce, graduating […]
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program journey: “An Interview with Seth Oduro
“Seeing how economic and environmental challenges affected my community made me determined to find lasting solutions.”- Seth Oduro Can you share a little about your background and where you’re from? I grew up in Ghana, a country brimming with potential but also grappling with challenges like economic inequality and illegal mining. Experiencing these issues up […]
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni Impact Story: Samuel Arawu
“What is most important here is to get a mentor, listen to the mentor, learn from the mentor and eventually mentor others yourself.” – Samuel Arawu Tell us about yourself: My name is Samuel Arawu. I completed a Master of Food Science degree as a Mastercard Foundation Program Scholar in 2019. I currently work as […]
A Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s Journey: An Interview with Daisy Mboya
“Using my education to help others is crucial, whether through direct service, advocacy, or contributing to initiatives promoting education and sustainability.” – Daisy Mboya Can you tell us a little about your background and where you’re from? My sister raised me in Eldoret, Kenya, after my father’s retirement on medical grounds from 2006 until I […]