Project: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Amount: $25.0 million
Countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Pan - African, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania
Enable 500 qualified, yet economically disadvantaged African students to complete a master’s-level education in mathematical sciences.
Support the AIMS Secretariat to increase the profile and prioritization of STEM education and research across the continent.
Expand the Foundation’s network of partners committed to achieving its vision of education as a catalyst for social and economic transformation.
Improve the quality of secondary-level teaching in science and mathematics.
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Project: Leaders in Teaching
Amount: $12.4 million
Countries: Rwanda
As a Leaders in Teaching partner under the TRAIN and LEAD pillars, the AIMS Teacher Training Program equips secondary school teachers with gender-responsive teaching tools for math and science, leads the establishment of smart classrooms, and supports the strengthening of school leadership. AIMS’ public engagement and outreach increases public support for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly for young women.
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