Sunday, May 25, 2025Ijeoma’s reflection on QES-AS-WA scholarshipAs I reflect on my time as a Queen Elizabeth Scholar, I am filled with immense gratitude for the journey that has unfolded before me. This experience has not only shaped my academic and professional aspirations but also profoundly impacted my personal growth and worldview. I embarked on this program with a desire to... MoreMonday, October 21, 2024The Canadian African Diaspora in Trade and Foreign Policy by Canadian International Council (CIC) Ottawa’s Africa Study Group October 5th, 2024Expanding Horizons: A Tough Decision with a Positive Outlook Carleton’s QES-AS-WA project warehoused at the Institute of African Studies, offers her QES scholars an array of learning opportunities: multiple capacity-building workshops by Carleton staff and faculty, obtaining support through a faculty research mentor, access to Carleton’s... MoreSunday, September 15, 2024Gloria Boko Epse AgboMy selection When I first received the selection mail for the QES - AS - WA program, I thought it was a hoax. I had absolutely no idea. I checked the email address that had acknowledged receipt of my application to reassure myself. The kindness and availability of the entire IAS team during the... MoreWednesday, September 4, 2024Zainab Musa ShallangwaReflections on my QES Experience I applied for the QES program because of the unique project title - Wurin ta na yin rubutu - rendered in Hausa, a language widely spoken in Northern Nigeria. I connected with the title on two levels: first, as a Hausa speaker, and second, as a northern Nigerian female... MoreTuesday, July 30, 2024Adwoa Owusuaa BobieFirst Impressions I arrived in Ottawa on the 31st of April to the colder-than-usual (based on my experience in Europe) Spring season of Canada. There is a popular saying I came to relate to, that in Canada, conversations are mostly about “weather and construction”. The weather is extreme in every season and there is... MoreThursday, May 9, 2024Jane EzirigweEmpowering 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... MoreFriday, October 6, 2023Odile 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... MoreFriday, October 6, 2023Mawuenyega Makafui ButuAs 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... MoreFriday, October 6, 2023Helena Osei-EgyirIn 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... MoreFriday, October 6, 2023Claude Winnie Pefolé FotsingARTICLE 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... MoreFriday, October 6, 2023Rashidat Sumbola AkandeMy 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... MoreTuesday, October 3, 2023Sophia Abiri-FranklinUnveiling 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 Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/qes/?p=1829
