James Achuli

2025 McCall MacBain Scholar

McGill Faculty of Arts, MA, Political Science

Education:

University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (BA'25)

Tali, South Sudan

James is majoring in International Relations at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (UBCO). He works part-time with Kelowna Community Resources, helping newcomers to settle in the region. James volunteers as a peer mentor, supporting new students in their transition to Canada. He also contributes to the African and Caribbean Student Club and International Relations Students Club, helping to organize cultural events and discussions. James ran cross country as a varsity athlete and served for a year as the Director-at-Large with the UBCO student union. Previously, while living in Uganda, he started the Kiryandongo Peace Ambassadors program to empower young people to promote peace and understanding. James has been admitted to the Master of Arts in Political Science (Thesis): Development Studies program at McGill. He hopes to contribute to the development of South Sudan.