Mastercard Foundation Scholar Haji Okwato wins bronze medal at the Korean Ambassador's Cup
Sep 6, 2024 - Haji Okwato, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, emerged as a bronze medalist at the Korean Ambassador's Cup held on August 13-14, 2024, in Rwanda. Haji, competing in the Fin weight category (-54kg), faced 25 players from various East African...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa welcomes the largest cohort of Mastercard Foundation Scholars for the Fall 2024 Intake
Aug 27, 2024 - On Monday, August 12, 2024, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa welcomed the ninth cohort of 243 Mastercard Foundation Scholars to the university. The Scholars, who are currently taking part in a two-week pre-university...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts transformative entrepreneurship training for Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Aug 27, 2024 - By Vincent Juma The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program's Transitions Office, in collaboration with United Social Ventures (USV), recently facilitated a transformative entrepreneurship training for Mastercard Foundation Scholars in Cohorts 1 to...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa hold mentorship session with the SHOFCO Kibera School for Girls
Aug 27, 2024 - By Wambui Cheche On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa conducted a mentorship session with Form 2 to Form 4 students from the SHOFCO Kibera School for Girls at the Nairobi Arboretum. The Mentors and...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars film "Agape: A Heroines Journey" nominated for international award
Aug 2, 2024 - By Brenda Odhiambo Mastercard Foundation Scholar Kasozi Joshua Marvin's film, "Agape: A Heroine’s Journey," has been nominated for an international award at the prestigious Focus on Ability (Short Film) Festival. Joshua, a sophomore pursuing a...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Carine Ishimwe Selected for Prestigious Moonshot Young Leaders Camp
Jul 26, 2024 - By Carine Ishimwe Carine Ishimwe, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology program, was selected as a finalist for the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp, which recently concluded in the Czech...    

Jacob Yen Alier's inspiring journey from refugee camp to Mastercard Foundation Scholar leader
Jul 12, 2024 - By Jacob Yen and Brenda Odhiambo Jacob Yen Alier's story is one of determination and the transformative power of education. Born and raised in South Sudan, Jacob's life took a dramatic turn when civil war forced him to flee his home and seek refuge...    

World Refugee Day profile: Divine Mugisha, BA. Psychology
Jul 5, 2024 - By Divine Mugisha and Brenda Odhiambo For World Refugee Day, we sat down with Divine Mugisha, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at USIU-Africa in her second year in the BA Psychology program. Divine comes from Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, where...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars host mentorship event to commemorate World Refugee Day
Jun 28, 2024 - By Divine Mugisha and Dudi Nyok Luat On Saturday, June 22, Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa, embarked on a mission to commemorate World Refugee Day by creating a positive impact for young...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts CAMFED officials
Jun 28, 2024 - By Wambui Cheche On Wednesday, June 19, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosted officials from Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Malawi and CAMFED Tanzania on campus. CAMFED is a pan-African movement supporting girls...