ICMA announces 2026 scholarship programme recipients

17 February 2026 ICMA is delighted to announce the successful recipients of our 2026 scholarship programme from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

These 15 individuals were selected from a record number of applicants, based on their professional experience and aspirations, academic attainments and a personal statement reflecting their desire to embark on their chosen course of study. The students will have the opportunity to acquire an ICMA Diploma in either debt capital markets, securities & derivatives, financial market operations or sustainable finance, starting next month.

The ICMA scholarship programme has now been running for five years and represents an important element of ICMA's mission to raise standards and support inclusion in global capital markets.

We’d like to thank everyone that took the time and effort to apply for this programme and convey our warmest congratulations to the successful recipients

Akua Serwaa Agyapong Ghana	Chidozie Chikwe Nigeria	Ma Eunice Delos Santos Philippines	Zelalem Adugna Dessie Ethiopia	Vanessa Hinostroza Martinez Peru
Muhammad Hammad Khan Pakistan	Zenadene Lazarus South Africa	Rafael Lopez Colombia	Delick Manishimwe Uganda	Austine Muya Wandeka Kenya
Alphaus Nkandu Zambia	Nasreen Osman South Africa	Liza Tesfay Ethiopia	Amanda Umobi Nigeria	Pramila Yadav India