
Undergraduates
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Shazmeen Omar

Throughout the completion of her IB Diploma, Shazmeen has excelled in Biology, earning top grades in the subject. Shazmeen also has a gift for…
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Prudence Nakawooya

n the classroom, Prudence has been praised and rewarded for her elite academic achievements. In addition to her prowess in physics and math, she…
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Tadiwanashe ‘Keith’ Macheka

Keith earned a scholarship at the Harare International School to complete an IB Diploma. Keith has shown talent in multiple areas of academic study,…
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Protus Lang’at

In the classroom, Protus has demonstrated great knowledge and promise in Sciences, Mathematics and Economics. He was given an opportunity to intern at Equity…
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Brian Kiiza

Brian’s academic career has been funded by a series of merit based scholarships; his work ethic and academic performance earned him a place at…
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Bwalya Kasanda

Bwalya earned scholarships from both The Kucetekela Foundation and Pestalozzi International Village and finished her IB Diploma in the United Kingdom at East Sussex…
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Mariam Eji-Lasisi

Despite facing a number of financial and struggles throughout her schooling, Mariam’s goals for academic excellence and community service are crystal clear. Overcoming both…
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Lemlem Taye Degefie

Lemlem is both a passionate advocate and grateful beneficiary of the power of education. Her tenacity for learning paid off when she was awarded…
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Anagabah Sally Asu

For Sally, the transition from her school in Cameroon to the world renowned African Leadership Academy (ALA) in South Africa was a monumental leap…
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Cassandra Adjetey

Above all else, Cassandra is a firm believer in the power of hope. She strives to be a beacon of hope for those who…
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Vanina Umutako

Vanina is described as an outstanding learner who exhibits continuous courage and zeal to take on academic challenges. When faced with difficult concepts, she…
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Gisele Umuhoza

Academically, Gisele is a top student who is always challenging herself intellectually by taking and excelling in the hardest combination of courses. In fact,…
Graduates
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Ola Amarachi Itum Kalu

Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Ola is an alumna of the University of Uyo where she graduated with first-class honors from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environmental Management. She became the first female to break the record since the department’s inception. Ola is
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Lukman Lateef

Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Lukman has a personality that exudes strong determination and resilience. He graduated with First-Class Honour from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta with a Bachelor’s in Plant Science. Upon graduation, he transitioned to data analytics where he boasts of an impressive track record of over
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Samuel Buraimoh

Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Meet Samuel Osaretin Buraimoh, a brilliant Food Scientist driven by an unwavering passion for ensuring the quality of food products. With a First Class Honors degree in Food Science and Technology from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, Samuel’s academic
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Samuel Adetsi

Faculty: Science Program: Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Ghana My name is Samuel Adetsi, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, graduating in 2021. I have over two years of experience as a software engineer and have always had a strong affinity for problem solving.
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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