A Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s Journey: An Interview with Chrispus Ongom
In this Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s Blog, we had the pleasure of interviewing Chrispus Ongom, an inspiring student from Northern Uganda who is pursuing a Master of Science in Forestry. From his roots in Oyam District to his current studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Chrispus has demonstrated exceptional leadership and perseverance. His journey […]
Retsepile Sello – Empowering Lesotho Through Lifelong Learning
Meet Retsepile (Rets) Sello, a visionary Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni who graduated with a degree in Mining Engineering in 2018. Rets is the Director of Newtoro Books, a non-profit organization she founded in 2020 to promote lifelong learning in Lesotho. Journey After Graduation Since graduating, Rets has dedicated her efforts to community service and […]
Samuel Oladoyinbo – Bridging Education, Clean Energy, and Business Analysis
Meet Samuel Oladoyinbo, a dynamic Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni who graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in May 2023. Samuel’s journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to his current role as a Business Analyst at Deloitte is a testament to his dedication, passion for […]
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
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 Project and Strategic Planning Analyst for the City of Edmonton, Alberta. Life […]
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.
Marian Orhierhor – Mastercard Foundation Alumni Profile
Marian graduated from the Master of Public health program at UBC’s School of Population and Public health in 2021. Marian is now a research coordinator at the Vaccine Evaluation Centre of BC Children Hospital Research Institute, where she works on a range of qualitative research studies on digital health, health policy, health communication and promotion, […]
Andrews Nartey – Mastercard Foundation Alumni Profile
Andrews hails from Accra, Ghana. He graduated from the Master of Public Health program in the UBC School of Population and Public Health in 2022. He is also an alumnus of the University of Houston and Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he earned his Master of Science in Vision Science and […]
Abigail Okyere – Mastercard Foundation Alumni Profile
Abigail Okyere, MCF and UBC Sauder School of Business Alumna, sat down with the Mastercard Foundation’s Scholar Voices series to speak about her experience and motivation to build capacity in Ghana and Africa for people to access funding for different opportunities. Reflecting on her journey, Abigail highlights how her determination an openness has given her […]
Abigail Okyere- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumna is Inspiring a New Wave of Entrepreneurs in Africa through UBC Sauder LIFT Program
“Why can’t we do this in Ghana?”-Abigail Okyere, an MBA Alumna from UBC Sauder School of Business took the initiative of bringing the UBC Sauder LIFT program to her home country to benefit and empower more African entrepreneurs. Led by students, UBC Sauder LIFT is a socially impactful business training program that transcends international borders […]