Paul Kut Kelei

Paul was born in Ethiopia, raised in Kenya and finished his High School in South Africa. He is a MasterCard Foundation Scholar studying at Westminster College. Paul's most cherished moments were the Independence of South Sudan, his country, and his admission to the African Leadership Academy, a secondary school for emerging leaders across the continent. After graduating from the Academy in 2011, he spent a gap year interning for a media company in South Sudan. In his role, he interviewed leaders in politics and business. At Westminster College, he is studying political science and economics, and intends to study law. Paul aspires to work in politics and contribute to the development of a new, independent constitution for South Sudan.