Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni

Undergraduates

  • 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,…

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Graduates

  • Ebere Mercy Okafor

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2018 Country: Nigeria Mercy is a research enthusiast and describes herself as being diligent, honest, and easy going. She recently graduated from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria with a degree in Forestry and Wood Technology. During her final year, she had…

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  • Espoir Tuyisenge

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2018 Country: Rwanda Espoir is a recent graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Food Industry Management and a minor in Agribusiness and Environmental Sustainability. Having grown up in an area surrounded with malnutrition, food shortages and poverty, he observed…

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  • Vivian Onwujiobi

    Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Business Administration Year: 2017 Country: Nigeria After changing career paths from a doctor to a Software Developer, Vivian has dedicated herself to supporting women by providing them with software solutions, free consultations and networking opportunities. During the most recent Nigerian elections, Vivian volunteered to join an independent…

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  • Josephine Sintim-Poku

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2016 Country: Ghana 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…

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  • Oladimeji John Adewusi

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2016 Country: Nigeria Oladimeji has always had a passion for learning and took his academic work very seriously.  Throughout his teenage years in high school in Nigeria, Oladimeji was particularly strong in organic chemistry and biology.  Oladimeji took his love for teaching and science…

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  • Fulu Koali

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Lesotho 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…

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  • Adebusola Deborah Oyenuga

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Nigeria Growing up in an immediate family of five in the remote and quiet town of Ilaro, Nigeria, Debbie learned the virtues of humanitarianism and leadership from her parents. These virtues ignited a desire to be in a role that…

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  • Bamidele Folorusho Oni

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2017 Country: Nigeria Bamidele is a “tireless teacher and generous with his kindness, working hard to engender a sense of pragmatic stewardship in rural peoples.” After founding an NGO in 2011, Bamidele became a state coordinator for the Climate and Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria and a…

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  • Grace Quandahor

    Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2016 Country: Ghana 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…

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  • Olivier Ntwali

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Rwanda Olivier comes from a small family farm in the Gatsibo district in Rwanda. Olivier has always been passionate about community development and making positive changes in his society. During his studies at university, Olivier co-founded the National University of…

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  • Monicah Namu

    Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Monicah’s determination to conquer the world can be proven by her continuous academic excellence as an Equity Group Foundation Scholar in Kenya. The most important thing to her is changing the world and for Africa to become a better place for…

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  • Nkem Melaugha

    Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Business Administration Year: 2017 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…

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