Meet the Class of 2025
Introducing the first cohort of Swaniker Scholars
Swaniker Scholars
As the newest recipients of the Swaniker Scholarships, these students participated in an in-depth selection process conducted by hundreds of volunteer assessors and interviewers. We look for qualities that grades alone cannot show: a breadth of interests, a deep commitment to service, the courage to make difficult decisions, and the determination to work towards long-term goals.
Our 2025 Scholars
Swaniker Scholars are exceptional young leaders with a demonstrated record of academic achievement. These scholars will be granted the privilege of attending some of the world’s most prestigious universities on a fully funded scholarship.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Hamilton College
Arusha, Tanzania Hamilton College
Harare, Zimbabwe Vanderbilt University
Niamey, Niger Vanderbilt University
Kigali, Rwanda Tufts University
Bujumbura, Burundi Tufts University
Casablanca, Morocco Tufts University
Nairobi, Kenya Bates College
Harare, Zimbabwe Bates College
Cape Town, South Africa Northwestern University
Harare, Zimbabwe Northwestern University
Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya Northwestern University
Nairobi, Kenya Macalester College
Cairo, Egypt Macalester College
Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya Macalester College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, University of Chicago
Bamenda, Cameroon, University of Chicago
Scholar Stories
The Swaniker Scholarship empowers learners who are determined to upskill and create change, providing them with the necessary skills, tools and covering administrative fees to help them achieve their dreams. Explore the stories of these remarkable individuals and how they plan to make a change in the world.