Are you considering graduate study at the University of British Columbia (UBC) through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?
STEM Girls Connect is hosting a special Information and Guidance Session for prospective applicants who want to better understand the opportunity and hear directly from scholars who have successfully navigated the journey.
With the Expression of Interest deadline on 6 September 2026, this session is an opportunity to ask questions, learn from real experiences and approach your application with greater clarity.
Hear Directly From Current Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UBC
We are excited to welcome three current Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UBC from across Africa:
🇨🇲 Akwanwi Relindis Fru Cameroon | Mastercard Foundation Scholar at UBC
🇸🇱 Abubakarr Barrie Sierra Leone | Mastercard Foundation Scholar at UBC
🇳🇬 Adewale Samuel Jokanola Nigeria | Mastercard Foundation Scholar at UBC
Rather than simply reading application information online, participants will have the opportunity to hear from people who have gone through the process themselves.
Our speakers will share their experiences, practical insights and lessons from their own journeys, while giving prospective applicants the opportunity to ask questions directly.
Who Should Attend?
This session may be particularly useful if you have a background in:
Forestry Agriculture Environmental Science Food Science Economics Computer Science Mathematics Related fields
If you are considering applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC and have questions about the process, we encourage you to join us.
Come With Your Questions
What should you pay attention to when preparing your application?
What can you learn from people who have already gone through the process?
What is it actually like to pursue this opportunity and study at UBC as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar?
This session is designed to create space for those conversations.
You do not have to figure everything out alone. Come ready to listen, learn and ask the questions that matter to you.
Session Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM WAT 💻 Platform: Google Meet 🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/iunkyrotqs
🎙️ Host: Reina Visiy, Programs Officer, STEM Girls Connect
📌 Expression of Interest Deadline: 6 September 2026
Join Us
At STEM Girls Connect, we believe access to information matters, but access to people who have walked the path can make that information even more useful.
If the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC is an opportunity you are considering, join us on 1 September and hear directly from three scholars who have been where you are now.
Come with your questions, and please share this session with someone who could benefit. 💜💚