Archives: QES-AS-WA Blogs

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Jane Ezirigwe

Empowering Women for Professional Advancement: Reflections on my QES Program at Carleton University The Warmth My journey with the QES program at Carleton University began with an incredibly warm welcome that set the stage for success. The nurturing environment at Carleton, particularly within the Institute of African Studies, was palpable and... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Odile Raphaelle Ngueda Djeuta

  Boursiere selected in the first cohort of the programme, Queen Elizabeth Scholarships – Advanced Scholars – West Africa (QES-AS-WA) Placement Partner Black entrepreneur hip knowledge hub Research theme An Exploratory study on Black entrepreneurs in the city of Ottawa, Canada Main objective Explore public and private support measures for... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Mawuenyega Makafui Butu

As the theme for this fellowship connotes, “Wurin ta na yin rubutu,” I had my own room to write and work on my PhD thesis during the QES program. The fellowship offered me the space, resources, and serene environment to concentrate and work on my PhD thesis. My research skills and writing ability improved... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Helena Osei-Egyir

In writing this piece, I found myself wondering whether I could truly quantify the value of the experiences the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship has given me. Well, let me attempt to recount a few moments. All too quickly, the journey which began in November 2021 concluded after a six-week stay at Carleton University between June... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Claude Winnie Pefolé Fotsing

ARTICLE DE BLOG SUR MON EXPERIENCE QESAS     L’expérience du QES fait partie de celles qui n’arrivent qu’une fois dans une vie, et je réalise aujourd’hui à cet instant précis combien il m’a été précieux et bénéfique d’en faire partie. Le premier challenge que cette expérience a réussi à relever chez moi, était... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Rashidat Sumbola Akande

My QES Experience I am Rashidat Sumbola Akande from Nigeria, currently serving as an economics lecturer at Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria. My primary area of research interest centers on economic development, with a specific focus on the informal sector and sustainable development. Additionally, I am passionate about other aspects of... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Sophia Abiri-Franklin

Unveiling the Impact: My QES Experience by Dr. Sophia Abiri-Franklin I begin this journey of reflection by extending my heartfelt gratitude to Carleton University and the generous sponsors of the award. Recounting my time at Carleton, the rewards far exceeded my initial expectations. Even now, as I look back, the echoes of that experience... More

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