MySCU, London International Academy award scholarships to African students

A partnership between MySCU and Canada’s London International Academy has led to the award of over CA$300,000 in scholarships to African students, in a move aimed at expanding structured access to international secondary education from the continent.

The scholarships were announced on Tuesday by the management of both organisations, under MySCU’s Global Scholars Programme (A-Teen Scholars Track).

According to a joint statement, the initiative includes five fully funded scholarships valued at CA$60,000 each, covering tuition, accommodation, travel, and living expenses. An additional 10 students received full tuition scholarships worth CA$30,000 each, while 45 others were awarded partial scholarships valued at CA$22,250.

The five fully funded beneficiaries were named as Gathigia Wahome (Kenya), Netanya Liro (Ethiopia), Mina Samir (Egypt), Joshua Oguntona (Nigeria), and Emerald Anario (Nigeria). They are expected to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the London International Academy in Canada.

The organisers noted that while scholarship programmes are common in international education, the structure of this initiative reflects a growing shift towards more coordinated and transparent pathways for African students seeking opportunities abroad.

They observed that access to study-abroad opportunities across many African countries remains fragmented, often relying on informal advisory systems and independent agents, which can lead to inconsistent outcomes—especially as visa processes become more stringent and documentation requirements increase.

“In response, a number of operators are attempting to introduce more structured approaches to student mobility,” the statement said.

MySCU, founded by Timi Aluko, was highlighted as one of such platforms working to streamline the admissions process. The platform integrates key stages of the study-abroad journey, including student profiling, university matching, scholarship identification, and visa preparation, into a single system.

According to the organisation, this approach is designed to reduce uncertainty in application outcomes and ensure better alignment between students and host institutions.

Aluko’s background in international admissions and student placement was also cited as a driving force behind the initiative. Prior to founding MySCU, she worked extensively with global education networks, including the United World Colleges, where she gained insight into the challenges students face when transitioning from local education systems to international opportunities.

The partnership with London International Academy is also seen as part of a broader trend among institutions seeking more predictable and reliable recruitment channels from Africa. By linking scholarship opportunities with structured preparation processes, such collaborations aim to enhance both student readiness and institutional outcomes.

The development comes amid a shifting global education landscape, as African students increasingly explore alternative destinations beyond traditional options such as the United Kingdom and the United States, influenced by visa policies, affordability, and admission flexibility.

Meanwhile, MySCU disclosed that it is expanding into European education pathways through a new partnership with Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain. The expansion is expected to target undergraduate and postgraduate students in upcoming admission cycles.