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17yr old Nigerian girl wins $4million scholarship to study at Harvard, 14 other top universities at the same time

New AfricaJune 15, 202505 mins

Seventeen-year-old Nigerian-American, Ashley Adirika, has achieved a rare and remarkable feat by gaining acceptance into all eight Ivy League schools along with seven other prestigious universities in the US. This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy given the traditionally low acceptance rates of these institutions, often below 10 percent. The daughter of a Nigerian immigrant mother who…

Nigerian Lady Excels with First-Class Honors at UniBen and Attains a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from a Leading UK University

New AfricaJune 15, 2025010 mins

In the ever-evolving landscape of the energy sector, certain individuals emerge as beacons of innovation, leadership, and advocacy. Mervin Azeta, a seasoned engineer and fervent advocate for gender diversity in STEM fields, stands out as one such trailblazer. With a commitment to solving complex problems and ensuring equitable access to energy, Mervin has carved an…

Twin Sisters From Texas Make History, Graduate Simultaneously With Master’s Degrees

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love are fraternal twins from the Fifth Ward area of Houston, Texas, who have achieved a remarkable feat in their academic journey. They recently graduated from Lamar University with Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology, a profession where there is only about 3 percent African American women. The 24-year-old sisters credit their parents,…

Young genius girl bags PhD degree at 17 years old, sets outstanding record

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

Tessa Embry is not your average teenager. She is a prodigy who has achieved what most people can only dream of: earning a PhD degree at the age of 17. Tessa recently graduated from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a doctorate in Aviation Psychology, making her one of the youngest-ever PhD holders in the…

Young African Mathematician bags Bachelor’s degree at 17 years old, set to earn PhD in the US

New AfricaJune 15, 202504 mins

Born in 2004, Gyan-Darkwa enrolled at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana at the age of 13, pursuing a degree in Mathematics. Despite the challenges that come with the course, she graduated with Second-Class honours.

Meet the Wright twins: The valedictorian and salutatorian of Scott High School With 4.5 and 4.4 GPAs

New AfricaJune 15, 202504 mins

Deontae and Deontrae Wright are not just identical twins, they are also the top two students of their graduating class at Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio. Deontae, who was born 20 minutes before his brother, earned a 4.5 GPA and became the class valedictorian. Deontrae, who followed closely with a 4.4 GPA, became the…

Meet Kamryn Stargell, the High School Student Who Got Accepted into 29 US Universities and Won $2.2 Million in Scholarships

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

High school senior Kamryn Stargell, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, has accomplished an extraordinary feat by securing admission to 29 prestigious universities across the United States and being awarded a total of $2.2 million in scholarships. Her dream of becoming a medical doctor is now well within reach. Attending North Atlanta High School, Kamryn, with the…

Deaf Student Lydia Acquah Earns Master’s Degree from University of Mines and Technology, Secures Admission to US

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

Lydia Abayie Acquah is a remarkable woman who has overcome her hearing impairment to achieve academic excellence. She recently graduated from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, Ghana, with a master’s degree in Business Technology Management. She also gained admission to study at the Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., a prestigious institution…

14-Year-Old Prodigy Secures $1.4M in Scholarships to study Computer Science Across 14 US Universities

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

Curtis Lawrence III is not your average teenager. He is a gifted scholar who has achieved remarkable feats at a very young age. He graduated from high school at 14, enrolled in college at 16, and got accepted to 14 prestigious universities, including several Ivy League schools. He also won more than $1.4 million in…

Homeless Teen called Tupac graduates as High School Valedictorian with $3M in Scholarships

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

Tupac Mosley is not your average teenager. He is a 17-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, who has overcome incredible odds to achieve his academic dreams. He graduated as the valedictorian of his high school with a 4.3 GPA, received a 31 ACT score, and earned more than $3 million in college scholarships. He did all this…