Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Hosts Inclusive Learning Experience Sharing Event

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s Scholars Council held a vibrant experience-sharing event on April 12, 2025, at the Maraki campus.   Opening the event, Dr. Nega Mihret, Part A Manager of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, highlighted the importance of such gatherings, emphasizing that they reflect the Mastercard Foundation’s core principles of working together and co-creation … Continued

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Engages UoG Leadership for Strategic Consultations

On March 28, 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar hosted a consultative meeting with UoG’s middle-level management team. This key session marked an important step in preparing for the Program’s second phase proposal, providing a platform to highlight the its impactful achievements and ongoing efforts.       The gathering not … Continued

Occupational Therapy Job Fair Bridges Education and Employment Gap

On February 28, 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar successfully hosted an Occupational Therapy (OT) Job and Career Fair in Addis Ababa. The event aimed to connect graduating students from the University of Gondar’s OT program—the first of its kind in Ethiopia and accredited by the World Federation of Occupational … Continued

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Hosts Community-Based Rehabilitation Training Graduation

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar hosted a graduation ceremony for the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) certificate program on February 13, 2025. The ceremony was attended by the university’s president, Dr. Asrat Atsedeweyn, Co-Director of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Dr. Molalign Belay, as well as college deans, Program managers, graduates, and … Continued

Consultative Meeting with Stakeholders at the University of Gondar

On February 3, 2025, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar hosted a consultative meeting with key stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts and challenges related to the program. The event was attended by Dr. Kassahun Tegegne, Academic Vice President of the University of Gondar and Overseer of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, … Continued

Exciting Internship Opportunities Await Mastercard Foundation Alumni

One of the core activities of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar is to support Mastercard Foundation Scholars in their transition to the world of work by bridging the gap between what they learn and what awaits them after graduation. The Program has so far facilitated various opportunities for its Alumni … Continued

Breaking Barriers: A Community-Based Rehabilitation Training for Scholars

The Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Certificate Program has taken a significant step towards promoting inclusive education and rehabilitation by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar. The certificate program is one of the extracurricular packages that is intended to equip the Scholars with the … Continued

Giving back as a Token of Commitment to Community

The University of Gondar in partnership with Queen’s University and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, has opened the first undergraduate occupational therapy program at the University of Gondar. The aim is to produce knowledgeable and skilled academicians and researchers in the field. Currently, the Occupational Therapy program has 31 students in their second and third … Continued