Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni

Undergraduates

  • 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…

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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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