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Africa-Press<\/a> – Rwanda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The University of Rwanda and Mastercard Foundation have signed a ten-year partnership agreement worth $55 million to enable higher education access for 1,200 young Africans.<\/p>\n

The focus is on women pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), young people with disabilities, refugees, and displaced youth. The partnership is part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program which was launched in 2012. The partnership was announced on September 13.<\/p>\n

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims at developing Africa\u2019s next generation of transformative leaders by providing economically disadvantaged students with skills training, leadership development, counselling, mentoring, internships, and career services.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled that the University of Rwanda has become a partner in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,\u201d said Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mission and programs of the University are inextricably linked to the country\u2019s national goals. That\u2019s why this partnership is especially compelling as it will be preparing young people for careers across multiple disciplines and for real-life problem-solving,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The new partnership will build the University of Rwanda\u2019s capacity to deliver inclusive, blended learning and contribute to a robust knowledge ecosystem that supports new pathways to work for young people.<\/p>\n

It is aligned with the Mastercard Foundation\u2019s Young Africa Works strategy to enable 30 million young Africans, particularly young African women, to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe University of Rwanda believes strongly in the vision of the Mastercard Foundation,\u201d said University of Rwanda Vice Chancellor Professor Alexandre Lyambabaje.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is why we made the decision to partner with the Foundation to scale up our efforts in training transformative leaders and highly enterprising graduates and prepare them to make meaningful change on the African continent. This program aligns with the Rwanda National Transformation Strategy and its impact will resonate at the University of Rwanda, among our stakeholders, and through the larger East African Community,\u201d Prof. Lyambabaje said. The University of Rwanda joins a global network of 29 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Partners committed to ensuring that all young people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. The University of Rwanda and Mastercard Foundation have signed a ten-year partnership agreement worth $55 million to enable higher education access for 1,200 young Africans. The focus is on women pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), young people with disabilities, refugees, and displaced youth. 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