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    Students are at the heart of the Scholars Program. Follow them as they transition from school to work and lead Africa's transformation.

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Apr. 3 2013

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Mar. 27 2013

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."

– Albert Einstein

Mar. 27 2013

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Barbara Kotei

Mar. 15 2013

Barbara Kotei, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar from Ghana, shares her aspiration to heal and empower people in her community following her graduation from Michigan State University.

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Michigan State University

Feb. 27 2013

Lou Anna K. Simon, President of Michigan State University, describes the institution’s long history in Africa and how The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a continuation of that tradition.

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Tweet from Rebecca Winthrop

Feb. 26 2013

@Rebecca Winthrop: Great article about Joseph Munyabanza @GIE_YAG and @mcfoundation: Young Leaders Who Are Transforming Africa http://onforb.es/15Km7NR

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Tweet from Marlene M. Johnson

Feb. 21 2013

@MarleneAtNAFSA: Excited 2 serve on External Advisory Com for @MCFoundation Scholars Program at @UCBerkeley - bringing talented African students to the US

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WELLESLEY COLLEGE

Jan. 26 2013

H. Kim Bottomly, President of Wellesley College, explains the importance of educating young women from Africa and welcoming them into the institution’s robust alumni network.

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