Ashesi alumnus Evans Kumi ’25 has been named one of 38 global finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships. Applicants came from more than 2,300 universities worldwide, and 280 advanced to a first round of interviews in October and November. The top 38 international candidates will attend the final round of interviews in Montreal, joined by 53 Canadian finalists.
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are leadership-based awards for master’s and professional studies, attracting applicants from more than 2,300 universities worldwide. Candidates are assessed on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.
A Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Kumi graduated from Ashesi with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. While on campus, he founded and led the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Club at Ashesi, creating a platform to explore how artificial intelligence can be applied to address African challenges in health, education, and other sectors.