Undergraduates
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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…
Graduates
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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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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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Muhammad Bello
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Muhammad is a determined and goal-oriented individual who envisions the future as a beehive of innovation, buzzing with the vibrant exchange of sustainable ideas among young change-makers. As a first-generation student, Muhammad faced significant financial challenges in pursuing his
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Seth Oduro
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Ghana I am Seth Oduro, a Ghanaian raised in a rural farming community called Essumeja. I have a mindset that is fully aware of the demands of my immediate society and the social contract I have established to make a