Four Mastercard Foundation Scholars receive seed funding to establish impactful initiatives in their communities
Jun 6, 2025 - By Eliza Chatchuka and Silas Otieno. On May 28, four Mastercard Foundation Scholars were selected as the Ubuntu Prototype finalist 2025, joining the program’s 6 th cohort. The Ubuntu Program is a Pan-African innovation and mentorship initiative...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program honor African Day with style, talent and new traditions
May 30, 2025 - By Kennedy Katiwa and Silas Otieno. On May 10-11, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program hosted African day festivities bringing together participants from all the cohorts for lively field games, stirring artistic showcases, and the exciting...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars attend career pathway mentorship workshop at Flint Home Integrators.
May 23, 2025 - By Silas Otieno On May 12, Mastercard Foundation Scholars participated in an inspiring and informative career pathway mentorship workshop focused on building thriving businesses. The session was held at Flint Home Integrators, located within the...    

USIU-Africas Innovation and Incubation Lab hosts three-day business bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs
May 19, 2025 - Last week, the Innovation and Incubation Lab hosted a three-day business bootcamp designed to nurture entrepreneurial talent among Mastercard Foundation Scholars. The bootcamp attracted 46 business proposals from the participating Mastercard...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts fourth Scholars' Conference and Award Program (SCAP)
May 9, 2025 - The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa recently hosted the fourth annual Scholars' Conference and Award Program (SCAP), under the theme of “ Innovate. Empower. Transform. ” SCAP is the culmination of the Transformative...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program hosts pre-university orientation for the 10th cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholars
May 8, 2025 - The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa welcomed its newest cohort of 77 Mastercard Foundation Scholars on Tuesday, April 22, kicking off an intensive two-week pre-university orientation designed to equip them with the tools they...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars film to be screened at Filamu International Student Film Festival
Apr 29, 2025 - By Brenda Odhiambo Get Involved , a student film written and directed by Joshua Kasozi, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, has been selected for screening at the upcoming Filamu International Student Film Festival. The festival, which celebrates...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars encouraged to build purpose-driven enterprises during entrepreneurship guest lecture session
Apr 18, 2025 - By Vincent Juma On April 4, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program hosted an entrepreneurial guest lecture titled Avoiding Survival-Driven Entrepreneurship. The session, attended by 69 Mastercard Foundation Scholars was facilitated by Mr....    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program hosts an information session facilitated by the University of the Western Cape
Apr 16, 2025 - By Silas Otieno Recently, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program hosted an engaging info-session by the Program’s team from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Designed as a platform for providing more insights and guidance regarding...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars launch Jasper Primary School to transform rural education in Uganda
Apr 16, 2025 - By Eric Ayamba On April 10, the village of Nyairongo came alive as community members, education advocates, and other guests gathered to celebrate the official launch of Jasper Primary School. The ceremony was officiated by Ms. Margaret Obilo,...