2026
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Max Thabiso Edkins Youth Climate Ambassador
World Bank Youth To Youth Community
Apr. 2026
↗Honors & Awards
Recognitions, the Doors They Opened and the Opportunities They Made Possible
Some of the opportunities that shaped my education and career came through scholarships, fellowships and awards. Some scholarships made my graduate education possible, while fellowships gave me opportunities to learn, contribute and meet people doing work I cared about.
Some of the opportunities that shaped my education and career came through scholarships, fellowships and awards. Some scholarships made my graduate education possible, while fellowships gave me opportunities to learn, contribute and meet people doing work I cared about.
Other awards and honors recognized particular moments in my education, leadership and service. Together, they reflect different stages of my life and career, and the support, learning and recognition that came with each one.
2026
2026
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Global Youth Ambassador Programme
Theirworld
Feb. 2024 – Mar. 2026
↗2025
2025
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Honor
Judge – Climate Education for Change Award
QS ImpACT Awards 2025
Dec. 2025
↗2025
Fellowship
Local Pathways Fellowship
Sustainable Development Solutions Network
Mar. 2025
↗2024
2024
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Peace Ambassador Programme
Institute for Economics & Peace
Oct. – Dec. 2024
↗2024
CIVIC AWARD
Honos Civicus
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life · Tufts
May 2024
↗2023
2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Graduate Leadership in Inclusion Diversity and Equity (GLIDE) Fellowship
Tufts University
Aug. – Dec. 2023
↗2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Energy & Utilities Decarbonization Fellowship
University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute
May – Aug. 2023
↗2023
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION HONOR
Judge
2023 Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair
Mar. 2023
2022
2022
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD · $10,000
QS World Merit Social Responsibility Scholarship
QS ImpACT
May 2022
↗2021
2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Student Energy Leaders Fellowship
Student Energy
Jan. – Oct. 2021
↗2021
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FINALIST
QS World Merit Academic Excellence Scholarship Finalist
QS ImpACT
May 2021
2020
2020
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
University Public Service Certificate
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Jul. 2020
2020
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
President’s Letter of Acknowledgement
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Jul. 2020
2020
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
Rector’s Letter of Acknowledgement
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Jul. 2020
2019
2019
Professional recognition HONOR
Letter of Distinction & Reference
ROLF · Jaguar & Land Rover Yasenevo
Jul. 2019
2019
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
International Volunteer Certificate
FISU - International University Sports Federation (Fédération internationale du sport universitaire)
Mar. 2019
2018
2018
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
Letter of Acknowledgement
Moscow City Public Relations Committee
Jul. 2018
2018
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
Certificate Award of Acknowledgement
2018 FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee
Jul. 2018
2017
2017
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
Certificate of Recognition
Zimbabwean Ambassador to Russia
Dec. 2017
2017
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
Letter of Acknowledgement
19th World Festival of Youths & Students Cup Organizing Committee
Oct. 2017
2017
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION HONOR
Letter of Acknowledgement
2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Organizing Committee
Jul. 2017
FUNDING MY GRADUATE EDUCATION
The Scholarships That Made My Graduate Education at Tufts University Possible
- Tufts Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Tuition Scholarship
This scholarship covered 90% of my tuition, substantially reducing the cost of pursuing my graduate education at Tufts.
- Tufts Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Tuition Scholarship
This scholarship covered 90% of my tuition, substantially reducing the cost of pursuing my graduate education at Tufts.
- 2022 QS World Merit Social Responsibility Scholarship
The $10,000 scholarship provided additional financial support for my studies. Alongside the Tufts tuition scholarship, it completed the funding that made my graduate education possible.