Impact stories
Explore recent stories from within our Mastercard Foundation Scholar community.
2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council in-person meeting
![Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Scholars group photos at the in-person meeting](https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/panel_breakpoints_theme_uoe_mobile_1x/public/thumbnails/image/mcf_900x400_0.png?itok=o5499jVj)
In late January 2024, Mastercard Foundation Scholars from all Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partnering institutions gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for the much-anticipated annual in-person meeting.
A celebration of cultural diversity of online distance learners
![Photo features scholar Ayebilla Avoka, MSc Data Science, Technology and Innovation dancing in traditional African attire](https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/panel_breakpoints_theme_uoe_mobile_1x/public/thumbnails/image/ayebilla_avoka.png?itok=s15HBVGG)
Access Culture is a programme developed to celebrate the diversity among African students in the online Mastercard Foundation Programme.
World Refugee Day: Shalom Ishimwe's story
![Shalom Ishimwe](https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/panel_breakpoints_theme_uoe_mobile_1x/public/thumbnails/image/shalom.png?itok=lF4UFsDT)
On the World Refugee Day, we celebrate contributions, creativity, and resilience of those who have been forced to flee their homes. A Foundation All project participant, Ishimwe Sharon, shares his personal story of resilience and hope.
Launching the Transitions and Mentoring Toolkit
![Laptop on desk showing Identities in Transition Photovoice book](https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/panel_breakpoints_theme_uoe_mobile_1x/public/thumbnails/image/identities_in_transition_photobook.png?itok=gfpwTeoh)
A toolkit has launched where you can find information and support whether you are an international student or staff working with international students in a mentoring or other role.
Phase One of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
![MCF Scholars](https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/panel_breakpoints_theme_uoe_mobile_1x/public/thumbnails/image/mcf_impact_report_900x400.png?itok=S38tKG2F)
Our new impact report site summarises learnings and reflections gathered over the seven years of Phase One of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.