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

  • Joshua Azza

    Faculty: Medicine Program: Master of Public Health Year: 2019 Country: Tanzania Joshua holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University where he pursued a double major in Biology and Music with a Performance Concertation, and a minor in Chemistry. His mentors describe him as adventurous, eager to learn, innovative, and a passionate individual with…

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  • Blessing Mangwanda

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2020 Country: Zimbabwe Blessing is a determined and enthusiastic professional who possesses a drive, self- initiative, and passion for environmental sustainability and climate change. While at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), he co-founded Green Associates, a student club that focuses on raising environmental awareness amongst…

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  • Oluwatobiloba (Tobi) Akinyele

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Tobi is an intelligent, optimistic, cheerful and determined individual with a strong passion for academic excellence. She recently graduated as the University Overall Best Graduating student at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria, where she obtained her Bachelor degree in…

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  • Shukurah Dhupe Alabi

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Shukurah identifies as a smart, diligent, and persistent individual with a penchant for academic excellence. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Forestry and Wildlife Management at the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, Nigeria with First-Class Honours and was the best student. Actively…

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  • Francis Kpatakpa

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2021 Country: Ghana Francis is a great team player and a passionate nature conservation activist. He has a positive attitude towards work and embraces innovative ways of learning. He graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources…

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  • Khalid Muhumed Abdilahi

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Somalia Khalid Abdilahi is a Software Engineer who has extensive experience in designing large-scale systems in big-data automation. His friends and colleagues regard him as someone who is passionate about software development, algorithmic thinking, and teaching others. Khalid graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in…

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  • Quadri Idowu Akinremi

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Quadri is a modest, resilient, and intelligent individual passionate about academic excellence and the ability to use his talent to drive positive change in his community. He graduated as the overall best graduating student at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where…

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  • Olaoluwa Michael Igbalajobi

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Olaoluwa is described by his lecturers as being an intelligent, optimistic, and determined person with a strong passion for academic excellence. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Nigeria, with First-Class…

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  • Rhoda Oluwafunke Ayoola

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Rhoda is a determined and goal-oriented individual who is passionate about the well-being of others. She graduated from the University of Ilorin where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural-Economics with First-Class Honors. While growing up she experienced food…

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  • Ifeoluwa Temitope Olalere

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Ifeoluwa is described by his academic mentors as being a promising young brilliant, smart, and highly intelligent individual with a strong passion for excellence. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He…

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  • Michael Monday

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Michael is an intelligent, hardworking, and determined goal-getter with exceptional leadership traits. He graduated top of his cohort with First-Class Honours in Agricultural and Resource Economics major and emerged the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Agriculture at…

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  • Taiwo Owoseni

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Taiwo Owoseni received her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Her undying yearn for self-development pushed her to intern with Devcareers birthing her journey into Data Science. Driven by her curiosity for Data Science, she enrolled with AI…

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