Umeh Kamsiyochukwu is a 16-year-old Nigerian girl who has made history by scoring 360 out of 400 in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the highest mark ever recorded in the exam. She also won a ₦2.5 million scholarship from the Anambra State Government to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos. Umeh,…
Akayla Brown is not your average 18-year-old. She is a senior at Bodine High School in Philadelphia, a founder of a nonprofit organization, and a recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. It…
Mya and Madison Glover are not just twin sisters, they are also academic stars. The 18-year-old sisters from Toledo, Ohio, graduated as the valedictorian and salutatorian of their class at Toledo Early College High School, a prestigious program that allows students to earn college credits while in high school. Mya, who earned the highest GPA…
Martin Folsom is a remarkable young man who has overcome many challenges in his life. He was born in Texas, but had to move across five states with his mother, Melva, who was fleeing from her abusive ex-husband. They ended up in Jacksonville, Florida, where they faced homelessness twice during Martin’s high school years. Despite…
In a groundbreaking achievement, Aminat Yusuf Imoitesemeh has etched her name in the annals of Lagos State University’s (LASU) history as the best graduating student of the 2021/2022 academic session, earning a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.00. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, proudly announced Aminat’s unparalleled academic feat at a…
Promise Ayomide Adekola, a gifted Nigerian student, has achieved extraordinary academic success by obtaining two Master’s degrees and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the remarkable age of 20. Her educational journey began when she gained admission into Cyprus International University at the young age of 14.
Additionally, Dr. Adinku was recognized as the Best Candidate in Cardiothoracic Surgery in West Africa for the year 2022, further highlighting her exceptional skills and dedication to her field.
Evelyn Uba is a Nigerian woman who had a lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. She faced many hurdles and setbacks in her journey, including financial struggles, family obligations, and repeated failures at the bar exam. But she never quit on her goal, and after 10 years of studying, she finally passed the California bar…
Olivia Kamsi Muoka, a 22-year-old luminary, has emerged as a shining example of academic excellence and ambition. With an illustrious journey marked by accolades and achievements, she stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication in the pursuit of knowledge. Olivia graduated with a resplendent first-class Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science,…
Francis Addo’s journey from being a humble cleaner to graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration has inspired people on social media and serves as a powerful example of determination and seizing opportunities.
