Mastercard Foundation Scholar Community

  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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