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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
A scholarship programme that supports students from sub-Saharan Africa at the University of Cape Town, providing financial aid and leadership development opportunities.
When COVID-19 first appeared, disruption was felt across South Africa. That included UCT, where Mastercard Foundation Scholars were quickly moved to new residences.
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://uct.ac.za/mastercardfdn/articles/2021-06-21-leader-leaders
Residence Unit Coordinator Role
A leadership position within a residence at UCT, where a student represents the concerns and issues of other residents.
Now, Mwaura is a member of the 2020 cohort, studying towards a master’s degree in Civil Engineering. He’s also in a new a leadership position as residence unit coordinator.
UCT Plus Leadership Award Programme
An award programme that recognizes outstanding leadership among students at the University of Cape Town.
That leadership development paid off when, in 2020, Mwaura was recognised by the UCT Plus leadership award programme.
