Undergraduates
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Brendon Tankwa
Despite coming from a family that has faced significant hardships, Brendon has an undying thirst for knowledge and goes out of his way to…
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Titani Sumaisi
Titani sees herself giving back to the UBC and Vancouver community through dedicating herself to student organizations that engage in volunteer work for education…
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Edward Ssebuliba
Edward believes that if he wants to see change in Uganda and in Africa as a whole, he will have to initiate it. He…
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Judith Otiti
Hailing from Kokolo, a small village in Northern Uganda, Judith is the fifth born of eight children and is the second child to pursue…
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Alvin Orori
Born and raised in the Kisii Highlands of Kenya, Alvin has a strong desire to study and practice in the diverse field of economics.…
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Ashley Nyangani
Ashley wishes to be strong and unwavering in her beliefs, despite the criticism and oppression that women face in her community and country. Ashley…
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Emma-Claire Njiki
Emma-Claire is someone who strongly values persistence and perseverance, as her idol Nelson Mandela did. As Mandela says “What counts in life is not…
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Shinina Muthiora
Shinina hopes to create an affordable and efficient healthcare system to help the economically disadvantaged people who don’t have the financial means to access…
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Luzier Mburu
Born and raised in Kenya, Luizer worked hard to attain her full scholarship at the United World College in Freiburg, Germany. She says that…
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Sabeeha Manji
Sabeeha is described as a “multi-dimensional and all-rounded student who performs a multiplicity of tasks with ease”. Her passion for people and community stems…
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Michael Kosgei
Michael is passionate about the community he was raised in, and wants to see it grow to the potential he believes it has. His…
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Sia Jan-Abu
Originally from Sierra Leone, Sia was selected out of 1000 applicants to join the United World College (UWC) of South East Asia on a…
Graduates
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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