Isomo Scholars Make Their Mark Across Continents Through Summer Internships
Evelyne Umubyeyi, Wellesley College She is spending the summer in the U.S. researching Histone-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides as part of the Science Center Summer Research Program. She’s modeling their interaction with bacterial membranes to help find solutions to antibiotic resistance, a growing global health threat. Through this work, she’s using her biochemistry background to contribute to future […]
Scholars Attend Lefrak-Freidberg Africa Scholars Retreat in Musanze
This month, 18 LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars participated in an exciting retreat in Musanze, where they had the opportunity to meet with Francine LeFrak, Dale Dawson, and special guest, Ambassador Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Scholars also toured Virunga Mountain Spirits, a world-class craft distillery that expresses and elevates the spirit of Rwanda, through their premium craft potato vodka, Kari Vodka. A special thank […]
Isomo Commissions the Second Cohort of Isomo Academy Scholars (Beta Tribe)
This month, Isomo commissioned it’s second cohort of Isomo Academy Scholars at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event brought together Scholars, partners, ministers, parents, Fellows and friends for an exciting day of activities, including the Isomo Experience — an interactive exhibit that featured Scholar-led presentations on Isomo programming and results. The event also included special messages from Minister Claudette […]
Isomo Grows University Network
Isomo is thrilled to welcome three new university partners to our growing global network — opening even more doors for Rwanda’s brightest students and professionals. ASOME Medical School Three Isomo Scholars have been selected to attend ASOME, an international Adventist medical school with students from 11 countries. These future doctors were awarded full scholarships based on their exceptional […]
Beyond the Classroom: Isomo Scholars Gain Global Experience
Through the Africa Scholars Fund, several Isomo Scholars recently participated in transformative international programs that expanded their learning far beyond the classroom. These opportunities reflect the power of your support—not just opening doors to higher education, but equipping young leaders to engage with the world and shape the future of their communities. The course allows Scholars to […]
20 Scholars Attend 2025 Lefrak Summit in NYC
Earlier this month, 20 Isomo Scholars selected as LeFrak-Friedberg Scholars attended the annual LeFrak Summit in NYC, where they had the opportunity to learn from and network with top executives while visiting offices of diverse industries, including the New York Film Academy, Citadel, Bank of America, Fiduciary Trust, Goldman Sachs and Robinhood. Scholars had the opportunity […]
Isomo Academy Scholars Present at 2024 Model Umushyikirano
This summer, our second-year Isomo Academy Scholars participated in Isomo’s Innovative Leadership course, which culminates in a Model Umushyikirano Lab, inspired by Rwanda’s tradition of accountability leadership. This hands-on project places Scholars in focus delegations within real-world institutions—both public and private—where they analyze case packages containing key data, challenges, and questions tied to the country’s Sustainable Development Goals. […]
Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Launches LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program
With the partnership and support of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation, we are excited to announce the launch of the LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program, committed to enriching the experiences of Isomo Scholars attending universities on the African continent. We are grateful for the foundation’s investment not only in the education and professional development of our Scholars but also […]
Isomo Scholars Start University at University Global Health Equity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfj3g69oVQg This month, Isomo Scholars Nicole Ishimwe and Brune Nziza started their first year of medical school at the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda! Get a glimpse of their aspirations and goals for the future as they start this journey. You can support Isomo Scholars, like Nicole and Brune, attending universities on the continent through the Africa Scholars Fund. […]