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

  • Brian Lisaka

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Kenya I am a self-driven, compassionate, and adaptable individual with a strong affinity towards environmental sustainability, natural resources management, and social development. I grew up in a rural village in the western region of Kenya – the food basket of the country. Over time, I

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  • Beatrice Somuah

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2024 Country: Ghana As a passionate and versatile individual, I have always strived for excellence in every endeavor I pursue. My love for the environment and sustainable development has been a driving force in my academic and professional journey. During my undergraduate studies in Geography

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  • Abdulwasiu Ghazali

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria My name is Abdulwasiu Alabi Ghazali, a Nigerian Agricultural and Resource Economics graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). My achievement during high school and undergraduate studies demonstrates my motivation for academic excellence. I completed high school

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  • Edwin Aluku

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Edwin is a young mentor to many students and believes that one should pride in helping others. He has succeeded through many obstacles growing up in a rural community (Chuchuliga) due to his determination. He wants his life to be an inspiration to the

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  • Franklin Aryee

    Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Ghana I graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with first-class honours in Petroleum Engineering, where I demonstrated unwavering dedication and hard work towards my academic objectives. Complementing my academic achievements, my active involvement in community service and mentorship programs highlights my commitment

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  • Kanaan Doe-Addo

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Kanaan is a passionate individual with a growth mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With a background in food science and technology from KNUST, Ghana, Kanaan is dedicated to enhancing food security and sustainability. His research interests lie in indigenous

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  • Abdul-Suburu Abubakari

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Abdul-Suburu is a brave, enthusiastic, and generous leader dedicated to fostering the development of the next generation and a committed climate change activist from Buipe, Ghana. Inspired by his community’s natural landscapes and his grandfather, a field technician, he developed a

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  • Alfred Somiah

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Ghana 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,

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  • Chinazam Njoku

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria My name is Chinazam Elizabeth Njoku, and I am from Abia state, Nigeria, though I grew up in Lagos state. I recently graduated from the University of Port Harcourt, where I studied Forestry and Wildlife Management. People often describe me

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  • Joseph Sarfo Tabi

    Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Joseph is a research assistant from the Ashanti region of Ghana, committed to sustainability and community engagement. Graduating with First Class Honours in Environmental Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, he has actively contributed through research,

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  • Alfred Acheampong

    Alfred is a graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Growing up in one of the remote villages of Ghana, he experienced first-hand the effects of resource degradation and the need to conserve natural forest and water resources. This experience influenced Alfred to undertake an undergraduate degree in Forest Resource Technology

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  • Jonathan Awineboma Abagre

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2014 Country: Ghana Jonathan has been dedicated to natural resources management since he was a child. Hard working and forward-thinking, he went above and beyond to finish high school and develop a strong foundation for his academic career. To fund his post-secondary education, he worked in

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