Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR
@MCFScholarsUR
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We support academically talented youth yet still facing social and economic barriers in Africa to access quality University education.
Kigali, Rwanda
Joined April 2024
Program Newsletter, Issue No 1 The first issue of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at @Uni_Rwanda Newsletter is out! Stay updated on program achievements, key highlights, and inspiring scholars' stories. Open the newsletter from here:
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Congratulations once again to the 31 Mastercard Foundation Scholars @Uni_Rwanda in General Medicine & Surgery, Clinical Psychology & Pharmacy on receiving their white coats! We wish you success as you transition from pre-clinical studies to clinical practice. We're proud of you!
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Congratulations to the students including Mastercard Foundation Scholars at @Uni_Rwanda as you transition from preclinical studies to clinical practice! Wishing you success as you embark on this noble journey in healthcare!
@DrKagwesage, Director of @MCFScholarsUR, celebrated the White Coat Ceremony by congratulating @UCmhs students on their achievements &dedication to giving back activities. She encouraged them to continue their impactful efforts &urged parents to support them. @Uni_Rwanda
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RT @RADIOSALUS1: @DrKagwesage, Director of @MCFScholarsUR, celebrated the White Coat Ceremony by congratulating @UCmhs students on their ac…
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RT @CNtivuguruzw: Traning and supporting youth with innovative ideas, innovative projects, and innovative solutions to locally identified p…
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FEATURED: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, UR award top student projects at Hatana Innovation Bootcamp @MastercardFdn || @Uni_Rwanda
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RT @BrolyneGodwin: Thrilled to have taken part in #HatanaInnovation2025! An amazing bootcamp where we transformed ideas into potential solu…
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"I learned that pitching isn’t just about explaining your project; you must first fall in love with for others to see it through your eyes," La Tasha Muganga Uwase, a student at @Uni_Rwanda, after her team was named the top winner of #HatanaInnovation2025
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.@IGIHE: Umwiherero w’amarushanwa yo guhanga udushya muri @Uni_Rwanda warangiye imishinga 28 ihembwe. Soma inkuru irambuye 👇
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Assoc. Prof. @DrKagwesage: I’m truly inspired by the students' innovations! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to realize your projects. I also thank the university leadership for continued support in fostering creativity & innovation for change. #HatanaInnovation2025
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"Maximize your chances of getting a job or create your own venture. Don’t wait until graduation to start! The journey has begun & the university is here to support you" Dr. Nkurunziza Joseph, Principal of CBE,who was representing the VC while presiding over the awarding ceremony.
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The winning projects span various sectors, including health, technology & agriculture among others. The top winner is Legacy of Rwanda, a platform designed to provide online access to information about Rwanda’s heritage & history targeting mostly the youth. #HatanaInnovation2025
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"The #HatanaInnovation2025 has successfully concluded! A total of 28 projects were awarded, with 20 receiving $5,000 each and 8 others earning $2,000 each to kick-start the development of their prototypes. Congratulations to all the winners for their innovations to drive change.
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The #HatanaInnovation2025 at @Uni_Rwanda has reached an exciting stage as the awarding ceremony kicks off, after an incredible showcase of innovative projects, where participants presented groundbreaking ideas and solutions.
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The D-Day is here! Day 3 #HatanaInnovation2025. The pitching of innovation projects has begun. Young innovators are showcasing their creative solutions, aiming to drive impactful change. The top 20 winning teams will each get $5,000 to help develop prototypes of their projects.
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RT @CNtivuguruzw: I am very grateful to be part of bringing innovative solutions to existing problems through supporting youth/ university…
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Shaping young minds to transform communities through innovation. #HatanaInnovation2025 @Uni_Rwanda
Successful young entrepreneurs inspired HATANA Innovation Bootcamp participants. Tomorrow, students will compete, and the top 20 projects will each receive a $5,000 grant to bring their ideas to life. Stay tuned! @MCFScholarsUR @Uni_Rwanda
#HATANAInnovation2025
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@IGIHE: Abanyeshuri ba @Uni_Rwanda barimo n'abafashwa na Mastercard Foundation batangiye umwiherero w’amarushanwa yo guhanga udushya. Soma inkuru yose
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This is Day two of #HatanaInnovation2025. Participants beeing sharpened on how to come from idea to business while preparing for their pitch day tomorrow. First top 20 projects will get $5,000 grant each to help them start translating their ideas to reality
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End of Day 1 of the #HatanaInnovation2025 Bootcamp! Students were trained in entrepreneurship fundamentals, best practices in building businesses, How to go from idea to reality, etc. The bootcamp will culminate in a pitch competition, where the top 20 teams will each win $5,000!
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