Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni

Undergraduates

  • Arlena Musinga

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Geological Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Uganda Actively creating opportunities for herself, she joined Mt. St. Mary’s Namagunga School for her…

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  • M. Fred Mutangana

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Natural Resources – Conservation Year: 2017 Country: Rwanda Described as “intellectually gifted and proactive”, M. Fred has lifted himself from a…

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  • Gretha Teta

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Natural Resources – Conservation Year: 2017 Country: Rwanda Gretha has been described as “talented, driven, and spirited young woman”. As the…

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  • Edward Ssebuliba

    Faculty: Science Program: Pharmacology Year: 2016 Country: Uganda Edward believes that if he wants to see change in Uganda and in Africa as a…

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  • Jovin Shumbusho

    Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations and Commerce Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Joining one of the top elite schools in Tanzania on a full scholarship…

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  • Abenezer Chane

    Faculty: Science Program: Computer Science and Physics Year: 2017 Country: Ethiopia During high school, he excelled in the majority of his academic subjects. Apart…

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  • Johnston Kirimo

    Johnston comes from Kilifi, a coastal town north of Mombasa, Kenya. Has been pursuing Bachelor of commerce, specializing in Business Technology Management and Accounting,…

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  • Tamara Lottering

    Tamara comes from the Maru-a-Pula (MaP) school in Botswana, where she completed her secondary education with the support of the renowned Allan Gray Orbis…

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  • Brian Mukeswe

    Brian is in his final year studying Electrical Engineering and Commerce. At UBC he has been involved in student leadership as the president of…

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  • Patrick Munyurangabo

    Patrick is a motivated and hardworking individual, who, as a member of the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village, completed his secondary education with courage, resilience…

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  • Abenezer Woldehana

    Abenezer comes from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While attending government school, he scored 99% in grade 8 and also straight A’s in grade 10 in…

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  • Mercy Wanalo

    Mercy graduated from Kapsabet Girl’s High School in Kenya.  Passionate about nutrition and education, she volunteered as a nutritionist at her local hospital where…

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Graduates

  • Daisy Mboya

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2024 Country: Kenya I am a passionate geospatial analyst from Nairobi, Kenya, driven by a commitment to leveraging GIS technology for positive social impact. My academic journey began at The University of Nairobi, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Geospatial Engineering. During my studies,

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  • Oluwafemi Ojo

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Oluwafemi is a resilient and determined individual whose journey exemplifies grit, independence, and an enduring commitment to societal impact. As the youngest of four siblings, he grew up challenging conventional stereotypes, instead demonstrating a profound sense of responsibility and

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  • Mercy Oziohu Peter

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria I am Mercy Oziohu, Peter. I’m Nigerian. I am an inquisitive, calm, and goal-oriented individual capable of working with minimal supervision. I love meeting new people and learning new things, as I believe new discoveries keep us relevant among our peers. I graduated from

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  • Isaac Kuugaayeng

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Isaac was born and raised in Jirapa, Ghana. He graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he studied where he studied Bachelor of Science in Land Economy, a program which has the subtitles; environment, economics, and law. After

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  • Favour Idiagbonya

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Favour is a resilient, inquisitive and dedicated individual. She has constantly craved for excellence both in the academia and her interest to provide global solutions in the field of agro-environmental studies. She emerged as the best graduating student in

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  • Ebere Mercy Okafor

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2018 Country: Nigeria Mercy is a research enthusiast and describes herself as being diligent, honest, and easy going. She recently graduated from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria with a degree in Forestry and Wood Technology. During her final year, she had

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  • Espoir Tuyisenge

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2018 Country: Rwanda Espoir is a recent graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Food Industry Management and a minor in Agribusiness and Environmental Sustainability. Having grown up in an area surrounded with malnutrition, food shortages and poverty, he observed

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  • Vivian Onwujiobi

    Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Business Administration Year: 2017 Country: Nigeria After changing career paths from a doctor to a Software Developer, Vivian has dedicated herself to supporting women by providing them with software solutions, free consultations and networking opportunities. During the most recent Nigerian elections, Vivian volunteered to join an independent

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  • Josephine Sintim-Poku

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2016 Country: Ghana Josephine was determined to study as school was the one place she found the most happiness and a sense of belonging. Josephine was admitted into one of Ghana’s top universities, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and completed a Bachelor of

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  • Oladimeji John Adewusi

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2016 Country: Nigeria Oladimeji has always had a passion for learning and took his academic work very seriously.  Throughout his teenage years in high school in Nigeria, Oladimeji was particularly strong in organic chemistry and biology.  Oladimeji took his love for teaching and science

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  • Fulu Koali

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Lesotho Fulu was a strong innovator throughout his high school years and had a knack for applying academic theories to complex problems. Fulu scored particularly well in Science and Mathematics which led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in

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  • Adebusola Deborah Oyenuga

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Nigeria Growing up in an immediate family of five in the remote and quiet town of Ilaro, Nigeria, Debbie learned the virtues of humanitarianism and leadership from her parents. These virtues ignited a desire to be in a role that

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