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11 Jun 2024: alumni.png 2022-2023 Alumni

12 Jun 2024: He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of Nigeria, where he graduated top 1% and was awarded the Grooming Bank Research grant for his thesis. ... Great has a professional experience in research and aims to address the pressing

11 Jun 2024: alumni_page.png Welcome to the Cambridge Mastercard Foundation alumni web page. As we continue to recruit Scholars on the Program, we hope to make this a dynamic space where the past meets the present, fostering connections that transcend

11 Jun 2024: He seeks to integrate his real estate finance knowledge, experience, and research to advocate for and implement sustainable construction and financing practices to address the consequences of climate change on the

12 Jun 2024: get_in_touch_top_image.png We would love to maintain a lasting connection with our valued alumni. Whether you want to stay updated, get involved, or seek assistance, we encourage you to reach out.

7 Jun 2024: Laura Wathe is a civil engineer from Kenya who will be pursuing an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development. Her diverse industry experience in manufacturing, structural design, construction, and transportation development has fueled her

7 Jun 2024: Lerato Nare is a biotechnologist from Zimbabwe who will be pursuing an MPhil in Biological Sciences (Infection Biology and Molecular Immunology). He currently holds a BSc Honours Degree in Applied Biology and Biochemistry from the National

12 Jun 2024: camcard_web_banner_resized.jpg a) Alumni benefits There are a number of benefits that come to Cambridge Alumni. These include access to a number of online academic resources, a free email service, a global network of alumni groups, special events,

7 Jun 2024: Firdous Adam is an architect from Sudan who will be pursuing an MPhil in Architecture and Urban Studies. Driven by a vision for equitable and resilient urban spaces, Firdous' architectural practice has honed her technical skills and solidified her

12 Jun 2024: 250_x_250_robert_staff.png Robert Foster-Jones is the Programme Administrator for the Mastercard Foundation Collaborative, supporting the diverse operations of the team in matters of finance, HR, events, health and safety, and stakeholder liaison.

7 Jun 2024: Her research interests focus on leveraging indigenous languages to address contemporary challenges in Africa, particularly climate change.

13 Jun 2024: Activities supported include but are not limited to working in corporate, development agencies, NGO's and Research Institutions.

7 Jun 2024: Zindzi Khaya is an International Relations scholar from South Africa who will be pursuing an MPhil in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies. During her bachelor’s degree, Zindzi received the Rector’s Award for academic excellence, also serving as

7 Jun 2024: Search site. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Dr Sara Serradas O'Holleran. Dr Sara Serradas O'Holleran was raised in Mozambique and has a Research background in Life Sciences (Microbiology in Portugal ... She was a key actor in the establishment

7 Jun 2024: Hauwa Busari is a sustainability advocate from Nigeria who will be pursuing an MPhil in Architectural and Urban Studies. With a background in Estate management, she aims to develop sustainable and affordable housing solutions for low-income

7 Jun 2024: McLeod Asare is from Ghana and will be pursuing an MPhil in Development Studies. With a bachelor’s degree in Geography and Rural Development from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he secured a First-Class Honors, McLeod has

7 Jun 2024: Merna Nomier is an Egyptian Electromechanical Engineer who will be pursing an MPhil in Energy Technologies. She graduated from Alexandria University with the dream to help underprivileged communities in Africa, to have access to clean energy. With

7 Jun 2024: Sheunesu Toro is an electrical engineer from Zimbabwe who will pursue an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management. Before his studies at Cambridge, he worked on designing grid connection infrastructure for wind farms in South Africa.

7 Jun 2024: He has an interest in ceramic analysis and categorization and through his studies hopes to contribute his skills and experience to archaeology research and teaching in Africa and his undergraduate institution.

7 Jun 2024: From this MPhil, he hopes to improve African healthcare systems and promote Afrocentric genomics and the inclusion of African genomes in research.

7 Jun 2024: Sanusi Camara is a dedicated educator and environmentalist from the Gambia who will be pursuing an MPhil in Holocene Climates. With six years of experience as a high school Geography teacher, he has influenced over 7000 students. Camara is also an

7 Jun 2024: Kamalha is a passionate advocate of sustainable technology and hopes to gain skills in building digital tools and research methods which will enable him to contribute to the climate justice sector.

7 Jun 2024: Her research interests lie in developing targeted population-based interventions that halt the progression of infections into disabilities and reshape the dynamics of post-infection outcomes.

7 Jun 2024: Before joining Cambridge, she worked at the UN Environment Programme. In this role, Tiffany was working on research activities focusing on worldwide ecosystems preservation and conservation.

7 Jun 2024: As a research assistant at Lagos Business School, she investigated economic models and product development for the informal economy and worked on Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) projects. ... Her research will inform national clean energy policies,

7 Jun 2024: Phoebe Ndiema is Gender Justice and Mapping officer from Kenya who will be pursuing MPhil in Conservation Leadership. Prior to coming to Cambridge, she worked at the community-led organization Chepkitale Indigenous People Development Project (CIPDP)

7 Jun 2024: Joseline Seidu is a dual-qualified lawyer (England & Wales and Ghana) with over six years’ experience working in the private and public sectors, who will be studying for an MPhil in Public Policy. Before joining Cambridge, she worked as a State

7 Jun 2024: Michael Lesecha is a wildlife conservationist from Tanzania who will be pursuing an MPhil in Conservation Leadership. He brings broad experience of working with both governmental and non-governmental wildlife conservation organizations. His current

7 Jun 2024: He hopes to gain skills in Climate Change mitigation and adaptation, and research to contribute to climate resilience in Uganda and Africa at Large.

7 Jun 2024: Rosebell Abwonji is a conservation leader from Kenya who will be pursuing an MPhil in Conservation Leadership. Having navigated both corporate and not-for-profit sectors, Rosebell brings a unique and diverse perspective to her work. This

7 Jun 2024: Georgina Kamanga is a Senior Conservation Officer from Zambia. She will be pursuing an MPhil in Conservation Leadership, having previously obtained a Master of Science in Environmental Management at the University of Lusaka. Bringing extensive

7 Jun 2024: He previously worked with Soilless Farmlab, Ogun, Nigeria, in hydroponic cultivation and served as a graduate research intern at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, focusing on crop improvement. ... His goal is to

7 Jun 2024: Samantha Matjila is a senior marine project coordinator at Namibia’s prominent NGO, the Namibia Nature Foundation, and will be pursuing an MPhil in Conservation Leadership. With over seven years of experience in marine conservation, and a keen

7 Jun 2024: Her research will address gender gaps in agriculture and how this can unlock food security and economic sustainability in Africa.

7 Jun 2024: Brenda aims at advancing her skills in urban management, sustainable growth and research which are pertinent towards guiding urban development in Uganda.

11 Jun 2024: Search site. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Theophilus Adu-Gyamfi. Theophilus Adu-Gyamfi is a research scientist at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon.

7 Jun 2024: Peace Chisom Aniakor is a filmmaker from Nigeria who will be pursuing an MPhil in Film and Screen Studies. She has a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Abuja, Nigeria, finishing as the first woman to graduate with a first class in her

7 Jun 2024: Happygod Godson Macha is an Educator from Tanzania who will be pursuing an MPhil in Education, Globalization, and International Development (EGID). He has a passion for enhancing child development and fostering inclusive learning environments

7 Jun 2024: Her research aims to investigate climate change's impact on agricultural practices and food security in Northern Ghana.

7 Jun 2024: He plans to conduct his research on the future of sustainable agriculture focusing on crop improvement.

7 Jun 2024: Roland Annor Botchway will be pursuing an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management. He graduated with first-class honours from the Food Process Engineering Department at the University of Ghana. He was the first to graduate with such

7 Jun 2024: Rhodaline Tetteh-Narh is a Development Communication Officer from Ghana who is passionate about driving social change. She will be pursuing an MPhil in Public Policy. She was named to the dean’s list at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and

7 Jun 2024: Lilian Amponsaa Boateng is from Ghana and will be pursuing an MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration. She is passionate about the complexities of environmental injustice and how this affects the world. She was previously recognized as one of the

7 Jun 2024: Previously, Judy served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, KNUST and a Project Manager for the Gender and Inclusion Desk in a leading

7 Jun 2024: Stephanie Anokyewa Tawiah is an Investment Associate from Ghana who will be pursuing an MPhil in Public Policy. Stephanie graduated with First Class (Honours) in Economics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

7 Jun 2024: Kaitochukwu Favour Chukwudi is an Engineer from Nigeria who will be studying for an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development. Passionate about an Africa whose energy systems, processes and infrastructure are aligned to a global

7 Jun 2024: Nathaniel Catherine Chinecherem is an accomplished engineering scholar from Nigeria who will be pursuing an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture, and Management. Catherine's academic and professional interests are deeply rooted in the realms of