Our Scholars
MARTIN (Zambia)
University: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2024
Major: Chemical Engineering
Ashinaga Proposal: Plans to open a state-of-the-art mineral processing plant in Zambia.
ENDALK (Ethiopia)
University: State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh, Class of 2025
Major: Robotics, Computer Science
Ashinaga Proposal: Creator of Gud.ai, an Amharic language learning model to preserve history and culture.
ARSEMA (Ethiopia)
University: St. Olaf College, Class of 2026
Major: Psychology
Ashinaga Proposal: Using virtual reality to reimagine grade school curricula in Ethiopia.
SALIFU (Ghana)
University: University of Miami, Class of 2026
Major: Computer Science; Minor: Mathematics
Ashinaga Proposal: Creating a talent hub in his remote village to foster hope and creativity.
AGAHOZO (Rwanda)
University: University of Miami, Class of 2027
Major: Microbiology & Immunology; Public Health’ the African Diaspora
Ashinaga Proposal: Address the issues of delayed healthcare delivery in Rwanda through biomedicine and entrepreneurship.
NYUON (South Sudan)
University: Bucknell University, Class of 2027
Major: Chemical Engineering
Ashinaga Proposal: Supports other refugee students in gaining access to higher education, as well as making meaningful impact in the oil and gas industry in South Sudan.
LAKSHANAH (Mauritius)
University: Tufts University, Class of 2028
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Ashinaga Proposal: Aspiring biotechnologist and mental health activist to promote health and wellbeing for people and communities.
SERENA (Cameroon)
University: University of Miami, Class of 2028
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Ashinaga Proposal: Plans to use her degree to revolutionize medical equipment in Cameroon.
LINEO (Lesotho)
University: DePauw University, Class of 2025
Major: Political Science
Ashinaga Proposal: Began an initiative to expose Basotho youth to international education opportunities.
FESTUS (Namibia)
University: Northwestern University, Class of 2025
Major: Economics
Ashinaga Proposal: Interned at a Venture Capital (VC) firm that focuses on early-stage businesses in Africa.
AROK (South Sudan)
University: University of Richmond, Class of 2027
Major: Mathematical Economics
Ashinaga Proposal: Addressed energy distribution during an economic consulting internship in Kenya.
DARINA (Cameroon)
University: University of Richmond, Class of 2027
Major: Computer Science
Ashinaga Proposal: Through software development and information security, to grow as an engineer and entrepreneur to able to support her community back home.
SABRIN (Somalia)
University: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Class of 2027
Major: Economics
Ashinaga Proposal: Exploring policies and solutions to address the economic and education gap for women and girls in Somalia.
FAITH (Malawi)
University: Union College, Class of 2028
Major: Engineering
Ashinaga Proposal: Improving health technology and wellness for girls in rural areas of Malawi.
MONWABISI (Lesotho)
University: Bucknell University, Class of 2028
Major: Neuroscience
Ashinaga Proposal: Founded the LIDDO initiative, which advocates for the establishment of a youth parliament in Lesotho.
