The Mastercard Foundation Celebrates the Scholars Program Decennial Anniversary

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special program together with its partners around the world with a moto of “A decade of transformative impact and learning” in Kigali, from September 15-17, 2022. Those who took part in the 2 day event included, among others,, University of Gondar President Dr. Asrat … Continued

Graduating Scholars thank the Mastercard Foundation

On 1 September 2022 the Mastercard Foundation graduating Scholars at the University of Gondar organized an event to express their appreciation and devotion to the Program which changed their life. Seven Scholars who will be graduating this upcoming Saturday have shown their heartfelt gratitude for the years they have spent at the University of Gondar … Continued

Ethiopia becomes a member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Ethiopia has become the latest member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. The Federation is a collection of members and organizations that promote and advance the causes and science of Occupational Therapy. The recent admission and membership into the WFOT may have a lot to do with the University of Gondar, which recently launched … Continued

Summer Leadership Camp Kicks off for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars

The fifth year of the scholars’ engagement in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar has come to a conclusion. At the end of every year, the Scholars Program at UoG creates the opportunity for Scholars to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience which culminates in adventure, leadership trainings and outright enjoyment. … Continued

Scholars Program at UoG Organizes a Consultative Meeting

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar organizes a consultative meeting that centers on creating a more suitable environment for its young students with disabilities. The discussions which took place in Maraki Campus’s Aluminum Hall brought together University higher officials, stakeholders, Mastercard Foundation program team, scholars and relevant offices that have a … Continued

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UoG celebrates another milestone in Occupational Therapy

In order to advance inclusive higher education for young people with disabilities, create new occupational therapy programs, and advance research for inclusive education and community-based rehabilitation in Africa, the University of Gondar in Ethiopia and Queen’s University in Canada have formed a 10-year partnership which is transforming the health landscape in the country. On July … Continued

Mastercard Foundation Scholars perform charitable deeds in the community

The Scholars Program at the University of Gondar has been accepting students from all across the nation and the world for the past five years. This exceptional Scholarship Package is available to students from Ethiopia and other East African countries. The Scholars are inspired and guided to become the finest versions of themselves in order … Continued

Scholars present a laptop computer to a top achiever

The Scholars Program at the University of Gondar is in its sixth year and is committed to cultivating transformative leaders in Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa region. The Scholarship aims to educate talented youth with disabilities and disadvantages. But in the same light is focused on creating leaders who will be able to … Continued

Scholars Program at UoG Welcomes New International Scholars

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is coming on its sixth year at the University of Gondar and is steadily growing into a Program that is second to none in the region and the world. The 10-year program, which is funded by the Mastercard Foundation, is creating an environment where talented people with disabilities and disadvantages … Continued