Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni

Undergraduates

  • Enia Sitole

    Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science Year: 2017 Country: Mozambique Coming from a financially difficult background, Enia is a strongminded young woman, determined to overcome…

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  • Fitia Ranaivo-Harisoa

    Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2018 Country: Madagascar As a proud feminist, Fitia believes in equality, equity, and access to education for all.…

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  • Cecilia Atieno

    Faculty: Science Program: Food, Nutrition and Health Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Born and raised in Kenya but having studied in Ghana, Cecilia tackled each…

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  • Keitumetse Malatsi

    Faculty: Arts Program: English Literature Year: 2017 Country: South Africa At her high school at the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), Keitu emerged…

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  • Valentine Gituti Weirungu

    Faculty: Arts Program: Theatre Studies Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Gituti is describe as being mature, dependable with a high level of integrity. She is…

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  • Fainess Mwakisimba

    Faculty: Science Program: Biochemistry Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Growing up in Tanzania in a strong traditional community, and recently graduated from a very multi-cultural…

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  • Ahmed Faiz Hassan Hussein

    Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2024 Country: Kenya Growing up in Nairobi, Ahmed stepped out of his comfort zone and seized a range…

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  • Sabeeha Manji

    Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Sabeeha is described as a “multi-dimensional and all-rounded student who performs a multiplicity of tasks…

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  • Bahati Mwambene

    Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2024 Country: Tanzania Bahati is described as a unique individual amongst her peers who continues to strive for…

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  • Brandon Bwanakocha

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Electrical Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Zimbabwe Referring to himself as the “tenacious and unstoppable African honey badger” when reflecting on…

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  • Moses Kirathe

    Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Kenya At his school at St. Mary’s Secondary School,…

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  • Kumbirai (Trish) Kujeke

    Faculty: Science Program: Global Public Health and Nutrition Year: 2017 Country: Zimbabwe Kumbirai, or Trish as she is fondly called, is described as a…

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Graduates

  • Kwaghdoo Sussan Agber

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Kwaghdoo (Sussan) is a graduate of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) in Nigeria with a Bachelor of Forestry Degree in Wildlife and Range Management. Throughout her time at UAM, she was actively engaged in action oriented activities to inspire young people to participate…

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  • Abraham Tetteh Addy

    Faculty: Education Program: Master of Higher Education Year: 2019 Country: Ghana Abraham Tetteh Addy is an ardent fan of ethical leadership and a graduate of Ashesi University in Ghana with a first-class degree in Business Administration. His passion for improved education and sanitation in Ghana allowed him to work to initiate educational and sanitation ventures…

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  • Victor Francis

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Victor Francis is proud to call Benin, one of Nigeria’s historic cities, home. He graduated summa-cum-laude from the University of Ilorin with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Victor was on the Vice Chancellor’s University Scholars Award list every year and won the Total/NNPC…

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  • Rhoda Oluwafunke Ayoola

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences 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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  • Ezekiel Boamah

    Faculty: Education Program: Master of Education – Science Teacher Education Year: 2021 Country: Ghana Ezekiel Boamah is a cool-headed person, an environmentalist, SDG Advocate, and a strategic planner. He attended Nkawkaw Senior High School, Foso College of Education (FOSCO), and the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in Ghana. Ezekiel worked with the Ghana Education Service…

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  • Esther Oyindamola Alade

    Faculty: Education Program: Master of Educational Administration and Leadership  Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Esther is a selfless, sophisticated, and committed individual with a strong passion for academic excellence. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education at The University of Nigeria Nsukka where she graduated as the overall best student with First-Class Honours. With her…

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  • Nellie Wambui Kamau

    Faculty: Arts Program: Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Year: 2021 Country: Kenya Nellie graduated from McGill University and started her career as Equity Bank’s liaison on Refugee Banking and Advocacy in East Africa. She worked with Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDP) in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan to study their livelihoods and needs.…

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  • Phoebe Tuyishime

    Faculty: Medicine Program: Master of Public Health Year: 2021 Country: Rwanda Phoebe is praised for being a hardworking, compassionate, and passionate family-oriented person. She was born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda. When she was a toddler, she almost lost her life to anemia. As she grew up, she was determined to become a pediatrician. She…

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  • Judith Ojone Nuhu

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Forest and Conservation Sciences Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria I am a dedicated individual from a region reliant on subsistence agriculture and natural resources. This background sparked my interest in agriculture and environmental sustainability. Others would describe me as goal-oriented, selfless, and passionate about environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and community development.…

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  • Esther Chinonyerem Mbagwu

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2022 Country: Nigeria Esther is an optimistic and ardent research enthusiast with a great drive for success. She emerged as the first female First-Class graduate as well as the best graduating student of Geology, School of Sciences at the Federal University of…

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  • Flora Wendmalgdo Ouedraogo

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Burkina Faso Flora is an Alumni of the African Leadership Academy, a world-class entrepreneurship and leadership school in South Africa. She graduated as a top science student from the United States International University-Africa in Kenya, with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Technology. She…

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  • Tilahun Bizuneh

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2022 Country: Ethiopia Tilahun is an energetic and optimistic individual who graduated from Hawassa University (HU) in Ethiopia with a First-Class Honours in Economics. His professor called him “a bright and an attentive young man with his well-known work ethic, teamwork mentality,…

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