Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni

Undergraduates

  • Louloua Ashikhusein Waliji

    Faculty: Arts Program: Psychology Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Louloua has thrived in the rigorous International Baccalaureate Program at Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School in…

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  • Juliet Otieno

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Juliet is described as a jovial, self-motivated and caring individual who is driven by love in…

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  • Melisa Mumbi Kimwere

    Faculty: Arts Program: Psychology Year: 2016 Country: Melisa stands out as a leader who has a “sense of maturity above her peers, mindfulness and…

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  • Clinton Mwangombe

    Faculty: Science Program: Business and Computer Science Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Clinton is described as being creative, relentless and selfless. He was recognized several…

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  • Viola Owiti

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Viola is described as an intelligent, well-rounded and grounded individual who challenges herself and…

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  • Bryan Anye Nsoh

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Electrical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Cameroon Bryan is described by his teachers as having calm strength, integrity, and being caring.…

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  • Samuel Oladoyinbo

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Nigeria Despite being faced with financial hardships, Sam’s determination drove him to excel academically far…

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  • Cecilia Leah Wangui Kibe

    Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science and International Relations Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Coming from a difficult financial circumstances and recognizing the obstacles being a…

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  • Yolanda Masacha

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Applied Biology – Applied Animal Biology Year: 2018 Country: Zimbabwe Yolanda attended the Harare International School as a…

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  • Chazizila Zulu

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Mining Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Zambia Chazizila was highly involved in extracurricular activities and contributions to his high school, exhibiting…

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  • Mathew Bushuru

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Hailing from the rural town of Kitale, Mathew…

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  • Michael Kosgei

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2016 Country: Kenya Michael is passionate about the community he was raised in, and wants to see…

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Graduates

  • Abdullah Jallow

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2019 Country: Gambia Jallow, who is described by his lecturers and mentors as very hardworking, patient and committed to excellence, is a recent graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Jallow’s life-long commitment…

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  • Esther (June) Kiama

    Faculty: Education Program: Master of Science Education Year: 2019 Country: Kenya June has a great passion for working with children and she describes herself as ambitious, visionary, balanced and selfless. She graduated from Moi University, Kenya, with a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and primary education-ECPE, emerging the top in her class. She has…

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  • Sakariya Aynashe

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2019 Country: Ethiopia Sakariya is known for being a young, enthusiastic and emerging leader, who is passionate about community outreach, tech literacy advancement and poverty alleviation. Sakariya completed a dual degree on Software Engineering from Asia Pacific University & Staffordshire University, UK. He is the co-founder &…

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  • Eithar Elbasheer

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2019 Country: Sudan Eithar graduated from the University of Khartoum with a Bachelor in Electric and Electronic Engineering specializing in Software Engineering. During her undergraduate years, she grew a passion for social change. Believing in entrepreneurship as a powerful way to boost the economy of any country,…

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  • Uchechukwu (Uche) Enwerem

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Uche graduated from the Federal University of Science and Technology Owerri, with a First-Class Honors in Biochemistry. She is described as an intellectually curious and innovative individual, who is passionate about using her talent and time to bring positive impact and…

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  • Emmanuel (Kofi) Kwarah

    Faculty: Education Program: Master of Science Education Year: 2019 Country: Ghana Kofi is a hardworking, intelligent, passionate and self-disciplined person. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education from the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. Having being touched by his own experience growing up and studying in rural areas with limited to no learning…

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  • Muthoni Mutung’u

    Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Business Administration Year: 2019 Country: Kenya Muthoni is described as creative, innovative, kind, adventurous, calm, determined and somewhat humorous. She graduated with honors from the University of Nairobi (UON), with a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing). She has now been a Business and Marketing professional for almost 7…

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  • Timilehin (Timmy) Oguntuyaki

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Timmy is an ardent environmental sustainability enthusiast, an environmental geoscientist, and is passionate about education. He is a recent graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Applied Geology…

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  • Chidimma Nancy Sunday

    Faculty: Medicine Program: Master of Public Health Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Nancy is an ambitious goal-oriented pharmacist, with a growing interests in population and public health. She obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), as well as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree at the University of Benin, Benin City (UNIBEN). During her undergraduate studies, she…

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  • Marian Orhierhor

    Faculty: Medicine Program: Master of Public Health Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Marian is described by her lecturers as being resilient, hardworking, and an innovative person. She obtained her Bachelor in Animal and Environmental Biology from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Nigeria, where she graduated with a first-class honors degree and ranked as the best student…

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  • Ilemobayo (Bimbo) Abimbola

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Forest and Conservation Sciences Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Bimbo is ambitious, highly organized, result oriented and committed to making the world more sustainable. She obtained a Bachelor degree in Forestry and Wood Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria. Having witnessed the increasing rate of deforestation and…

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  • Tomiyosi (Bola) Bola

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Forest Measurements and Biometrics Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Tomiyosi is a highly motivated individual committed to research, learning and excellence. He is a First Class Honours graduate in Forestry and Wood Technology from the Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) Nigeria. His academic mentor describes him as having a passion…

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