Mastercard Foundation Scholars celebrate the completion of the Prepare-Level Internship
Feb 23, 2024 - By Brenda Odhiambo Last Friday, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Transitions Office hosted a celebratory dinner for Scholars who completed their prepare level internship program in Spring, Summer and Fall semesters of 2023. The event,...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Safari Etien wins the ICRC Essay Competition for East African universities
Feb 15, 2024 - By Safari Etien and Brenda Odhiambo Safari Etien, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and a third-year International Relations student was recently named as the first runners up winner of the ICRC Essay Competition for East African universities. The...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa gain crucial CV tailoring skills in virtual workshop
Feb 8, 2024 - By Dolly Mwiti On Friday, January 26, 175 Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa took part in a virtual workshop titled ‘Tailoring a CV to a Job Position’. The workshop, led by Sidoine Felix M. Leudjie, Program...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar profile for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Goldalyn K. Tanga, BSc. Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Feb 8, 2024 - By Goldalyn K. Tanga and Brenda Odhiambo As we mark the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke with Goldalyn K. Tanga, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and a first-year student in the BSc. Epidemiology and Biostatistics...    

USIU-Africa takes part in the Global Refugee Forum
Jan 24, 2024 - By Brenda Odhiambo Last month, USIU-Africa was represented by Ms. Linet Aguko, the Program Director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa at the second Global Refugee Forum (GRF), which was held in Geneva from December 13-15,...    

How Dudi Nyok Luat, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at USIU-Africa, is championing access to education through a sustainable transportation solution
Jan 24, 2024 - By Brenda Odhiambo In the bustling city of Juba, a critical issue hampers the pursuit of education for secondary school students—lack of reliable transportation. Inspired by the pressing need for a solution, Dudi Nyok Luat, a second year...    

Transitions office hosts internship information session for Scholars in the Bachelor of Pharmacy program
Jan 24, 2024 - By Brenda Odhiambo Last Friday, the transitions office in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa held an internship information session for 22 Scholars in cohorts 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program. The session,...    

Scholars from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa featured in UNCHR newsletter
Dec 8, 2023 - By Brenda Odhiambo Six Mastercard Foundation Scholars studying at USIU-Africa were featured in the first edition of the Regional Bureau for the East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes (EHAGL) Complementary Pathways Newsletter published by the...    

From humble beginnings to inspirational leadership: Lincoln Olatunji's journey of transformation
Dec 7, 2023 - By Grace Makwaza In the dynamic landscape of social impact and leadership, Lincoln Olatunji, a first year BA in International Relations student and Mastercard Foundation Scholar at USIU-Africa, emerges as a catalyst for change, particularly in...    

The Scholar Council hosts its third General Assembly
Dec 7, 2023 - By Rebecca Prefina The Scholar Council at USIU-Africa recently hosted its annual General Assembly, which brings together Scholars to celebrate their achievements and discuss ways to support each other. The assembly, held on November 24, served as...