Creating 100 African Scholarships at LSE: investing in African talent to shape a better future
Africa is the world’s second most populous continent, and it has the youngest population. In this pivotal global moment in time, investing in educating talented Africans is a real opportunity to create a better future for all.
We want to facilitate greater representation of African students at LSE, and to welcome them without financial barriers. They will become the next generation of policymakers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders who will create positive impact and social change in Africa and beyond.
Our aspiration is to secure philanthropic support to fund 100 African Scholarships at LSE every year. We are incredibly grateful to Jules and Sue Green for their pledge to kickstart a fundraising drive to achieve our goal. Their generous support will ensure that curious African minds can access a life-changing education regardless of their financial background.
100 African Scholarships at LSE will power changemakers who can address the world’s most pressing issues including climate, health and wellbeing, and sustainability. They will guide Africa in realising its global potential and help shape the world, for good.
Investing in educating African students at LSE is truly an opportunity to shape our future. LSE has a proven track record in educating African leaders. For us the opportunity to invest in Africa’s future leaders at LSE is genuinely a pure joy. My wife and I are pleased to support LSE’s ambition to secure funding for 100 African Scholarships at LSE.
Since its founding in 1895, the School has been deeply involved with Africa and African students. With increasing global inequality, we must ensure that financial means are no longer an obstacle for academically excellent Africans to join LSE. Jules’ and Sue’s generosity and commitment will enable us to support the African leaders of tomorrow.
Currently only 2% of LSE students are African. In a global institution such as LSE, we must ensure greater representation of and opportunity for African students, and this must begin with increasing scholarship support. Jules’ and Sue’s pledge aims to galvanise existing and new philanthropic partnerships, energy and focus within Africa.
If you are interested in supporting this initiative please get in touch with Ikenna Acholonu, Philanthropy Manager at I.acholonu@lse.ac.uk