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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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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

Dec. 26 2012

Robert Birgeneau, Chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley, discusses how The MasterCard Foundation Scholars will have a positive impact on the institution’s students and faculty.

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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Nov. 26 2012

Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, talks about how The MasterCard Foundation Scholars have already been infused into the campus and enhanced the experience of their peers.

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JOSEPH MUNYABANZA

Oct. 26 2012

Joseph Munyabanza, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, explains how living in a refugee camp inspired him to pursue education and help others to do the same.

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Sep. 27 2012

@pndblog: .@MCFoundation Announces $500M Scholars Program to Assist Disadvantaged Students in #Africa   #education #development

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Introducing The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Sep. 26 2012

Reeta Roy, President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, explains how the Scholars can lead social and economic progress in Africa.

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