Columbia Global and the Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University present the dozen recipients selected as Obama Foundation Scholars for 2024.
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries. Scholars complete a fully-funded, nine-month residency on campus with Columbia World Projects, deepening their knowledge and skills, and building new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact.
2024-2025 Scholars
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Imane Berchane
MOROCCOCo-Founder, Robots & More; Co-Founder, LOOP for Science & TechnologyRead Full Bio arrow_right_altEmpowering future generations across the African region through accessible STEM and robotics education.
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Enrica Duncan
BRAZILDirector, Mapa do AcolhimentoRead Full Bio arrow_right_altLeveraging collective action and tech-enabled solutions to support survivors of gender-based violence.
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Joséphine Goube
FRANCEFounder and CEO, SistechRead Full Bio arrow_right_altEnhancing the rights and autonomy of refugee women through digital skills training and employment opportunities in the technology sector.
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Jacob Idra
UNITED STATES & SOUTH SUDANExecutive Director, Republic of South Sudan (ROSS) LeadersRead Full Bio arrow_right_altCultivating community by providing a platform for young leaders to connect through educational programs, cultural events, sporting activities, and entrepreneurial ventures.
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Jibreel Jalloh
UNITED STATES & SIERRA LEONEFounder & Executive Director, The Flossy OrganizationRead Full Bio arrow_right_altClosing the advocacy gap in marginalized communities through intergenerational civics training and grassroots mobilization.
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Stefania Kapronczay
HUNGARYDirector of Strategy, Hungarian Civil Liberties UnionRead Full Bio arrow_right_altFostering a more resilient democracy through strengthening narratives about the power of rights and enabling citizens to participate in the democratic decision-making process.
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Alex Magu
KENYAFounder & Executive Director, STEM Impact Center KenyaRead Full Bio arrow_right_altEmpowering underserved communities through equitable STEM education and technology to cultivate 21st-century skills, foster innovation, and drive positive social impact.
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Chenxi Ouyang
CHINAFounder, Bright and BeautifulRead Full Bio arrow_right_altSupporting the psychological well-being of adolescent girls through embodied arts and rites of passage programs.
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Flavio Proietti Pantosti
ITALYCo-Founder, Officine ItaliaRead Full Bio arrow_right_altBridging the public and private sectors through policy innovation projects and youth capacity building to accelerate the path towards an inclusive and sustainable society.
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Andrés Sáenz Peñas
COLOMBIACo-founder & Executive Director, CIVIX ColombiaRead Full Bio arrow_right_altBringing democracy to life in the classroom by building teachers’ and students’ capacity to exercise more active, participatory, and informed citizenship.
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Danutcha Catriona Singh
MALAYSIAManaging Director, SOLS FoundationRead Full Bio arrow_right_altElevating Malaysia’s lower income groups through educational training and employment support initiatives, as well as energy access for off-grid Indigenous communities.
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Adi Alani Tuivucilevu
FIJIFormer Network Coordinator, Women in Fisheries NetworkRead Full Bio arrow_right_altAdvocating for the socio-economic empowerment and recognition of women in the sustainable fisheries sector.