Somali Scholars Mentorship

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims Celebrating.

Ciid wanaagsan dhammaan ummadda Soomaaliyeed. 🐏

We successfully held a session on the 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 – 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 (𝐔𝐏), where participants received guidance on the scholarship opportunity, eligibility requirements, application process, and important preparation steps for prospective applicants.

We also discussed important resources related to 𝐒𝐀𝐐𝐀 and 𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐅 evaluations.

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒔𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 from the Session Including, ᴘʀᴇsᴇɴᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ sʟɪᴅᴇs ʟɪɴᴋ, sᴀǫᴀ ᴀᴘᴘʟɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʟɪɴᴋ, ᴜsᴀғ ᴀᴘᴘʟɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʟɪɴᴋ In the Comments Section.

• For Somalia National University (SNU) students who may need guidance regarding SAQA processes, support is available through a UP MasterCard Foundation Scholar: Find His 𝙀𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡 Address in the comments section as well.

We sincerely thank everyone who joined and actively participated in the session.

Stay connected with us so you do not miss similar valuable sessions and scholarship opportunities in the future.

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭)

The Somali Scholars Mentorship Program invites you to an upcoming session on the:
🎓 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Pretoria (UP)

𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:
Mr. Doodishe
(MasterCard Foundation Scholar)

Sunday, 17 May 2026 Tonight
𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 at 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (EAT)

This session will provide guidance on the scholarship opportunity, application process, eligibility, and personal experience as a scholar.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85355630493?pwd=LpWpfywXMg3GMepGEvyrDYtjvTjev9.1

Meeting ID: 853 5563 0493
Passcode: 140796

Everyone interested is welcome to join and benefit.

𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 10 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2026

We successfully held a session on Irish Scholarships, focusing on scholarship opportunities in Ireland, eligibility requirements, and practical guidance for strong applications.

Stay connected with us so you do not miss similar valuable sessions and opportunities in the future.

𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 02 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2026

We successfully held a session on 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (ISA) Opportunities: Europe and Beyond, focusing on international academic and professional opportunities related to ocean studies and pathways in Europe and beyond.

Stay connected with us so you do not miss similar valuable sessions and opportunities in the future.

📌 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

You are invited to join an upcoming session hosted by the Somali Scholars Mentorship Program.

🗓 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 10 May 2026
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 8:00–9:30 PM (EST)

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜
Irish Scholarships

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:
Fatima Said (government of Ireland scholar)

This session will provide guidance on scholarship opportunities in Ireland, including application processes, eligibility, and tips for strong applications.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89457125533?pwd=aOGaacadnBMXintRwtyd0uV5aoda6O.1

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐃: 894 5712 5533
𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞: 356333

Everyone interested is welcome to join and benefit.

This week we successfully held a session on How to Find/Search for Scholarships: Where to Focus, focusing on practical ways to identify opportunities and target the right scholarships.

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Last week, we successfully held a session on Interview Preparation, focusing on common interview questions, effective strategies, and how to present yourself confidently in scholarship and academic interviews.

Tonight, we successfully held an interactive and insightful session on Educational Opportunities in Italy (Master’s Programs + Scholarships 2026–2027)

Stay connected with Somali Scholars Mentorship for more upcoming sessions and opportunities!

Tonight, we successfully held a session on the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, focusing on the application process, eligibility, and insights from a current scholar.