Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni

Undergraduates

  • Louloua Ashikhusein Waliji

    Faculty: Arts Program: Psychology Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Louloua has thrived in the rigorous International Baccalaureate Program at Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School in…

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  • Juliet Otieno

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Juliet is described as a jovial, self-motivated and caring individual who is driven by love in…

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  • Melisa Mumbi Kimwere

    Faculty: Arts Program: Psychology Year: 2016 Country: Melisa stands out as a leader who has a “sense of maturity above her peers, mindfulness and…

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  • Clinton Mwangombe

    Faculty: Science Program: Business and Computer Science Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Clinton is described as being creative, relentless and selfless. He was recognized several…

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  • Viola Owiti

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Viola is described as an intelligent, well-rounded and grounded individual who challenges herself and…

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  • Bryan Anye Nsoh

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Electrical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Cameroon Bryan is described by his teachers as having calm strength, integrity, and being caring.…

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  • Samuel Oladoyinbo

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Nigeria Despite being faced with financial hardships, Sam’s determination drove him to excel academically far…

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  • Cecilia Leah Wangui Kibe

    Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science and International Relations Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Coming from a difficult financial circumstances and recognizing the obstacles being a…

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  • Yolanda Masacha

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Applied Biology – Applied Animal Biology Year: 2018 Country: Zimbabwe Yolanda attended the Harare International School as a…

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  • Chazizila Zulu

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Mining Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Zambia Chazizila was highly involved in extracurricular activities and contributions to his high school, exhibiting…

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  • Mathew Bushuru

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Hailing from the rural town of Kitale, Mathew…

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  • Michael Kosgei

    Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2016 Country: Kenya Michael is passionate about the community he was raised in, and wants to see…

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Graduates

  • Grace Sarbeng

    From a young age, Grace was known for planting trees around her home. She developed a passion for environmental issues because the local river and forest area in her village was being depleted to make way for agriculture development. Her desire to see the environment in her community maintained led her down an academic path…

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  • Fulu Koali

    Fulu was a strong innovator throughout his high school years and had a knack for applying academic theories to complex problems. Fulu scored particularly well in Science and Mathematics which led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the National University of Lesotho. Fulu excelled in his undergraduate studies and received…

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  • Charles Mungwakuzwe

    Charles is a visionary civil engineer committed to advancing sustainable development in Africa. Charles overcame significant challenges to access education. With a full scholarship from Generation Rwanda, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Honours from the University of Rwanda. Professionally, Charles has contributed to impactful infrastructure projects, starting at the Land…

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  • Josephine Sintim-Poku

    Josephine was determined to study as school was the one place she found the most happiness and a sense of belonging. Josephine was admitted into one of Ghana’s top universities, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and completed a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources Technology. Driven by her passion for meaningful community…

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