Grace Nyazuba is deeply passionate about supporting Banyamulenge youth because she shares many of the same experiences. She came to Canada as a refugee at the age of 12 and had the opportunity to gradually learn and adapt to the Canadian education system. By the time she reached high school, she had developed a strong understanding of how to navigate academic pathways, an advantage that many students in her community do not always have.
Grace Nyazuba is currently a university student at the University of Calgary and serves as the Academic Advisor & Committee Secretary for the Mulenge Scholars’ Network Canada (MSNC). In this role, she supports academic planning initiatives, contributes to program organization, and helps ensure clear and effective communication within the committee.
Through her work, Grace Nyazuba is committed to making the education system more accessible and less overwhelming for students who are navigating it for the first time. She believes that with the right guidance, mentorship, and support, every student has the potential to succeed and pursue meaningful long-term opportunities. As Oprah Winfrey states, “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.”
