2026-02-16

UCT graduate heading to Canada as scholarship finalist

University of Cape Town (UCT) graduate Muhammed Coker will soon journey to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as a global finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University.

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, including Coker, will attend the final round of interviews from 25 to 28 March and will be joined by 53 Canadian finalists. Coker recently completed a postgraduate diploma in management and entrepreneurship at UCT as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar.

“As a first-time visitor to Canada, including Montreal, I am excited to hike Mount Royal for its stunning city view, experience Montreal’s cultural diversity, bilingual environment, and vibrant academic life,” said Coker. “I look forward to engaging with local communities and exploring the city’s history.”

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