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Hammed Kayode Alabi is a Nigerian and recipient of the MasterCard foundation scholarship who grew up in the largest floating slum in Africa, called Makoko, situated in Nigeria. He lost his mother at the age of 7 and also watched his father face challenges as a result of lack of [...]
Oghenetega Ighedo, a Nigerian-born professor and mother of three children, has set a new record as the first black woman to earn a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in its 149-year history. “I was inspired by my mother, a retired math teacher. I saw [...]
In 2021, Ishmail Bai Bundu received a full scholarship from the Ireland Government, through the Ireland Fellows Programme supported by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). The award, which caters for programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs, serves to provide mentorship for future leaders, develop the capacity of [...]
Janet Zagah is a recipient of the Chevening scholarship. She received the award in 2021 to study for her master’s degree in Energy Management at the Aberdeen Business School. One year after, she graduates with distinction. The Chevening scholarship is a fully funded programme of the UK Government and the [...]
A young and determined Nigerian lady surmounts great obstacles to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. “I just got called to the Largest Bar in Africa.. Ever since I was little, I have always wanted to be a lawyer and GOD DID!” Most adults once had dreams in [...]
Chijioke Ucheakonam, a brilliant law student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Nigeria, has set a new record at the school by graduating with the highest CGPA recorded in the Faculty of Law in 60 years. Located in western Nigeria, OAU was established in 1962 as the University of Ife, [...]
Dr. Nick Axten, aged 76, has finally achieved what he started more than five decades ago – his Doctor of Philosophy degree. According to a Publication by the University of Bristol, he was recently conferred the much-awaited degree in a ceremony that he celebrated with his wife and granddaughter.What makes [...]
Praise Mufaro Makiwa, a Chevening Scholar and graduate of MSc Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, exemplifies the adage, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Mufaro always dreamed of obtaining a UK education qualification, but his path to realizing this dream was not easy. He applied for the Chevening Scholarship four times [...]
Dear reader, Do it Afraid! We understand that the process of embarking on a professional career can often prove to be a challenging experience, particularly for recent graduates who may find themselves grappling with uncertainties regarding their future. Nevertheless, the story of Tony Elumelu serves as a sterling illustration of [...]
Are you feeling discouraged and ready to give up on your dreams? Look no further than the story of Michael Tomori, a researcher at Kent State University who faced seemingly insurmountable odds on his journey to success. In a LinkedIn post, Michael Tomori, a researcher at Kent University, shares the [...]
Meet Adunola Shoge, the University of Ibadan’s (UI) overall best graduating student with 13 awards, who despite being called a dullard, promised her father that she would come back home with a first-class. In an interview shared by Allschool.com.ng, Adunola Shoge stated that her graduation with a first-class did not [...]
Nasara James Dabo, a 13-year-old female junior student from the North Central part of Nigeria, solved 34 questions in less than three minutes to win a gold medal at the recently concluded International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) training held in Kaduna State. IMO is a global annual mathematics competition for secondary [...]