Habon Ali named a Schwarzman Scholar

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Habon Ali (Photo by Rukiya Abdulle)

University of Toronto Mississauga alumna Habon Ali is one of 150 scholars accepted into the prestigious and competitive Schwarzman Scholars program.

The scholarship will allow Ali to earn a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in Beijing. The former U of T Mississauga valedictorian plans to focus her studies on global health inequality and further strengthen her leadership skills.

Ali was selected from a pool of 3,000 applicants after her mentor at U of T, physician and global health professional Peter Singer, recommended that she apply.

“I have a really strong interest in global health, global health equity, and reducing health inequities on a national level here in Canada – but also between countries,” she says. “I feel like Canada is a microcosm of the world, and we have a responsibility to our communities, but also on a global stage.”

Ali says the program will also help her understand China’s role in the world and is looking forward to the opportunity to learn with Asian and African scholars.

“It’s a chance to learn with scholars around the world, which I think is so valuable in and of itself,” she says.

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Alumni, faculty and staff receive African Scholars Awards

lanthierj — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:11:32 +0000

Alumni, faculty and staff receive African Scholars Awards

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Left to right, from top: Michel Chikwanine, Antoinette Handley, Eddie Jjumba, Karima Hashmani; Tshweu Moleme, Sulaiman Jalloh, Mercy Lillian Gichuki, Jeffrey Fasegha; Seggane Musisi, Ismail Kibirige, Entisar Yusuf, Rachel Samuel

Sixteen members of the University of Toronto community have been recognized with African Scholars Awards.

Created by a group led by Henry Ssali, the founder and executive director of the African Alumni Association, the African Scholars Awards honour alumni, faculty and staff for their contributions in realms ranging from academic achievement and social innovation to community development and volunteering.

“To me, this award is an indication that we are all destined to do great things in our communities and society at large, despite our circumstances,” said alumna Rachel Samuel, who came to U of T from Malawi, where she grew up in a refugee camp, and is now working on a research project on refugee health and mental health at York University.

“This causes me to reflect on my journey and really understand that my thoughts and dreams should never be limited by my circumstances.”

The winners are:

Community Development Award – Rev. Eddie Jjumba, Tshweu Moleme
Outstanding Recent Alumni Award – Rachel Samuel, Entisar Yusuf, Jeffrey Fasegha, Sulaiman Jalloh
Social Innovation Award – Ismail Kibirige
Global Impact Award – Michel Chikwanine, Seggane Musisi
Emerging Academic Award – Mercy Lillian Gichuki, Morris Komakech
Distinguished Volunteer Award – Joan Kasozi, Ayaan Abdulle
Influencers’ Award – Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, Antoinette Handley, Karima Hashmani

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