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Fitia Ranaivo-Harisoa
Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2018 Country: Madagascar As a proud feminist, Fitia believes in equality, equity, and access to education for all. She is described by her teachers and supervisors as confident, proactive and passionate. Motivated by her frustration towards the lack of access to education for youth in Madagascar, Fitia works hard […]
Cecilia Atieno
Faculty: Science Program: Food, Nutrition and Health Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Born and raised in Kenya but having studied in Ghana, Cecilia tackled each challenge as an opportunity to learn and has thrived since. She is recognized for being confident, resilient and hardworking. In her final year, she was appointed Head Girl of her school […]
Keitumetse Malatsi
Faculty: Arts Program: English Literature Year: 2017 Country: South Africa At her high school at the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), Keitu emerged as a very strong leader and motivator, described as “intelligent, talented, passionate, outgoing and [a] delightful young woman”. As a prominent role-model and activist among the student population, she has been […]
Valentine Gituti Weirungu
Faculty: Arts Program: Theatre Studies Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Gituti is describe as being mature, dependable with a high level of integrity. She is always willing to offer a helping hand and is not afraid of a challenge. Whilst at Moi Girls’ High School in Kenya, Gituti took up various leadership positions in addition to […]
Fainess Mwakisimba
Faculty: Science Program: Biochemistry Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Growing up in Tanzania in a strong traditional community, and recently graduated from a very multi-cultural boarding school at UWC Robert Bosch (RB) College in Frankfurt, Germany, Fainess is recognized by all of her teachers as a “responsible, realistic, mature, disciplined and appreciative” student. Following her passion […]
Ahmed Faiz Hassan Hussein
Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2024 Country: Kenya Growing up in Nairobi, Ahmed stepped out of his comfort zone and seized a range of opportunities available at a United World College, after successfully applying to join the UWC Adriatic in Italy in 2015. During his time in Nairobi, he was a part of various […]
Sabeeha Manji
Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Sabeeha is described as a “multi-dimensional and all-rounded student who performs a multiplicity of tasks with ease”. Her passion for people and community stems from her inspiration, the Aga Khan, a philanthropist and spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims. She strongly believes that coming to UBC […]
Bahati Mwambene
Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2024 Country: Tanzania Bahati is described as a unique individual amongst her peers who continues to strive for holistic excellence with positivity. In secondary school, she took part in her student council, participated in the Young Scientist Competitions with her influential project that won in the social sciences category, […]
Brandon Bwanakocha
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Electrical Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Zimbabwe Referring to himself as the “tenacious and unstoppable African honey badger” when reflecting on his determination to overcome financial obstacles when his sponsored funding was cut, Brandon is recognized by his teachers and counsellors as a “bright, determined, and hardworking young man”. Brandon excelled in […]
Moses Kirathe
Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Kenya At his school at St. Mary’s Secondary School, he was one of the top performers in his classes, achieving the Top Achievers Award for scoring an A average in the Kenya National Exams, and recognized by his teachers for […]