The Innovation and Incubation Center and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa launch SEF 2.0 to support student entrepreneurship and innovation
Feb 28, 2025 - By Brenda Odhiambo Last Wednesday, the Innovation and Incubation Centre and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa officially launched the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) 2.0, an initiative aimed at...    

Breaking barriers and igniting dreams through mentorship at Kisima Mixed Secondary and Kisima Girls High School in Samburu County
Feb 28, 2025 - By Silas Otieno There is no greater fulfillment than shaping the future by empowering young minds. This spirit of mentorship and collective progress brought together students, Mastercard Foundation Scholar mentors, and distinguished guests for a...    

Reflections from the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council meeting
Feb 21, 2025 - By Jacob Yen Alier and Brenda Odhiambo Recently, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Meeting convened in Kampala, Uganda. The annual gathering, held from January 31 to February 2, brought together Mastercard Foundation Scholars, Mastercard...    

This is how Betty Mwende is building Kenyas future in Technology
Feb 14, 2025 - For the tenth commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Betty Mwende—a trailblazer reshaping Kenya’s tech landscape and inspiring a generation of young women to pursue careers in science, technology,...    

USIU-Africa’s Ubuntu Hub celebrates successful completion of leadership training
Feb 14, 2025 - By Wambui Cheche and Brenda Odhiambo The Ubuntu Hub Transformative Leadership Training, facilitated by the Ubuntu Lab Institute, concluded on Tuesday, February 4. The Ubuntu Lab is a hands-on learning program designed for change-makers, emerging...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa take part in a mentorship session at Kamburu High School
Feb 14, 2025 - By Silas Otieno Young people thrive when they are guided, supported, and shown the path to success. Equipping them with clear direction and practical steps empowers them to transform dreams into reality. For students at Kamburu High School in...    

UNICEF’s People and Culture Team shares career success secrets with Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Feb 7, 2025 - By Silas Otieno Success in the workplace extends beyond academic credentials—it's shaped by mindset, values, and interpersonal skills. With this understanding, Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa gathered at the Auditorium on Friday,...    

USIU-Africa Hosts Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Director from Sciences Po University
Jan 31, 2025 - By Brenda Odhiambo On Monday, January 27, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosted Valeria Morera, Program Director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po University, France. The meeting was a unique...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa inspire students at Mathari Mixed Secondary School
Jan 31, 2025 - B y Silas Otieno What happens when dreams meet the power of mentorship? On January 22, Mathari Mixed Secondary School became a center of inspiration as Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa empowered students with practical tools for...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts a Scholar Council Dinner
Jan 31, 2025 - By Jacob Alier and Silas Otieno Last Thursday, the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Council and the Chairperson of the Congressional Committee had a leadership dinner with the Program Director, Scholar Support Team, and Transition Team at Windsor...