
Undergraduates
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Shazmeen Omar

Throughout the completion of her IB Diploma, Shazmeen has excelled in Biology, earning top grades in the subject. Shazmeen also has a gift for…
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Prudence Nakawooya

n the classroom, Prudence has been praised and rewarded for her elite academic achievements. In addition to her prowess in physics and math, she…
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Tadiwanashe ‘Keith’ Macheka

Keith earned a scholarship at the Harare International School to complete an IB Diploma. Keith has shown talent in multiple areas of academic study,…
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Protus Lang’at

In the classroom, Protus has demonstrated great knowledge and promise in Sciences, Mathematics and Economics. He was given an opportunity to intern at Equity…
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Brian Kiiza

Brian’s academic career has been funded by a series of merit based scholarships; his work ethic and academic performance earned him a place at…
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Bwalya Kasanda

Bwalya earned scholarships from both The Kucetekela Foundation and Pestalozzi International Village and finished her IB Diploma in the United Kingdom at East Sussex…
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Mariam Eji-Lasisi

Despite facing a number of financial and struggles throughout her schooling, Mariam’s goals for academic excellence and community service are crystal clear. Overcoming both…
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Lemlem Taye Degefie

Lemlem is both a passionate advocate and grateful beneficiary of the power of education. Her tenacity for learning paid off when she was awarded…
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Anagabah Sally Asu

For Sally, the transition from her school in Cameroon to the world renowned African Leadership Academy (ALA) in South Africa was a monumental leap…
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Cassandra Adjetey

Above all else, Cassandra is a firm believer in the power of hope. She strives to be a beacon of hope for those who…
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Vanina Umutako

Vanina is described as an outstanding learner who exhibits continuous courage and zeal to take on academic challenges. When faced with difficult concepts, she…
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Gisele Umuhoza

Academically, Gisele is a top student who is always challenging herself intellectually by taking and excelling in the hardest combination of courses. In fact,…
Graduates
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Christabel Okonkwo

Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Christabel, received a Bachelor’s degree in Physics Education at the University of Jos. Christabel has taught people of all ages, from preschool kids to adults. She interned at a low income high school, where she saw the need for
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Fayokemi (Fayo) Oluwayemi

Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Described by her lecturers and supervisors as intelligent, optimistic, and organized, Fayo has always been a bright student. She graduated with a First Class in Agriculture having majored in Soil Science from Landmark University, Omu-aran, Kwara State Nigeria. Despite
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Collins Tawiah

Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Collins is passionate about forest conservation and completed his BSc Natural Resources Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He has great desire to give back to his community and help support the development of those around him.
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Chimezie Daniel Uzoigwe

Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Daniel graduated in 2014 as the best graduating student with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), winning six prizes including the Tony Elumelu Legacy Prize for academic and leadership excellence. He
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Isaac Gyan

Faculty: Education Program: Master of Higher Education Year: 2019 Country: Ghana Isaac is a versatile, highly motivated and enthusiastic person with a strong interest in problem solving. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in Ghana. He worked as a Clinical Skills and Simulation
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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