Impact
We enable brilliant orphaned youth to reach their full academic and professional potential, and become leaders for their communities in Africa.
Our undergraduate scholarships at the Universities of York and Warwick are the largest for students from sub-Saharan Africa at any other UK university.
69
Internships completed by Ashinaga UK Scholars in career-relevant industries
£2m+
in university tuition discounts and waivers from 9 universities
68%
of Ashinaga UK Scholars come from countries with 500 or fewer students at UK universities.
86%
of Ashinaga Scholars graduate with a 2:1 or higher
64
Scholars supported by Ashinaga UK since 2015
Universities recruit students from underrepresented countries and backgrounds.
Ashinaga Scholars come from 24 countries across the African continent.
Ashinaga Scholars are tackling the continent’s biggest challenges.
Scholars have worked on 11 of the 17 “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs) adopted by United Nations Member States. SDGs are commitments to tackle global problems by 2030.
Ashinaga Scholars contribute to realising these goals in our leadership programme.
During their studies, many Ashinaga UK Scholars volunteer in the African continent, online or during summer visits. Many also create community initiatives to help people in their home communities.
Ashinaga UK Scholars and Graduates are benefiting their communities.
Examples of UK graduates making their impact in Africa include: teaching in medical universities, working as a civil engineer developing infrastructure, and doing policy analysis for a nation’s president.
67%
of current UK Scholars are involved with initiatives or volunteering in the African continent
31 Graduates
have completed undergraduate degrees and our leadership programme in the UK since 2019
