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

  • Benedicta Boasiako Antwi

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2024 Country: Ghana I am Benedicta Antwi Boasiako, a dedicated and strong-willed individual with First Class Honors in Geomatic Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology. Colleagues and mentors characterize me as industrious and innovative, emphasizing my perseverance in overcoming obstacles. During my undergraduate

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  • Josephine Nabwami

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Uganda Josephine is an intelligent, ambitious, and personable individual with a proven record of leadership and academic excellence. She graduated from Cairo University in Egypt with a Bachelors of Commerce, majoring in insurance, statistics, and risk management, supported by the

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  • Gilbert Akuja

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Kenya Gilbert  can be described as a lover of fate and destiny but more so as a leader. He is a consultant, a researcher and a tutor. He approaches life with a positive mindset and sets realistic goals that are both achievable and impactful. He

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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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  • 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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