Our values
The values of the Program are core to our community - whether scholars or alum, as staff members, or any individual connected to our program.
Our values were co-created with Scholars. We embody them as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program community.
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Co-Creation |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars own their experiences and engage in building, reshaping and growing the Program, the Mastercard Foundation Scholar community and their own learning journey |
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Fairness |
The Program Team are fair in provision and opportunities offered to applicants, current Scholars and Alumni and push the University to improve support for global access students and BME students |
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Innovative |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team are not afraid to try new things, learn and innovate |
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Respect |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team will respect the beliefs, values and decisions of our Program community |
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Reflection |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team will engage in reflective practice, asking “So What?” - reflection influences learning and practice |
| Compassion | The Program Team work will be whole-person-centred and the policies, processes, and approaches will be rooted in compassion for the experiences of Mastercard Foundation Scholars. Scholars and the Team appreciate that the greatest exercise of compassion is being direct and honest in challenging situations |
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Commitment |
The Program Team is committed to providing quality education and leadership opportunities to talented young people. Mastercard Foundation Scholars are committed to their learning and leadership journey and contributing back to the community, as well as their commitment to their communities. Most of all, to themselves through healthy choices |
| Trust |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team will trust one another and assume good faith |
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Legacy |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team will create something with an impact far beyond the Scholars Program, focusing on what remains after the Scholars Program ends |
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Committed to enabling different leadership approaches |
The Team acknowledge that Scholars can make an impact through numerous leadership approaches, reflected in leaders and styles featured in the curriculum and in what is celebrated as leadership success |
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Committed to climate justice |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team are committed to tackling climate change and finding ways to be more sustainable on campus and beyond |
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Anti-racist |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars and the Team are committed to standing against racism on campus and beyond |
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Equal access |
The Team are committed to providing equal opportunities to women, refugees, and students with disabilities |
| Giving back | Mastercard Foundation Scholars are committed to sharing their experiences, talents and expertise with others, at home and while at university |
| Social consciousness | The family spirit is exhibited among Mastercard Foundation Scholars. |