"Yes, I did it!": 15-year-old Student Beats 11 Other Finalists to Clinch N5m Scholarship
- 15-year-old Adaeze Chukwuzolem Onaro defeated eleven other finalists to clinch the N5 million scholarship
- The student of Fountain Heights Secondary School is at liberty to pursue her studies in any African university of her choice
- The other finalists were also compensated with an educational grant, laptops and other consolation prizes
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5-year-experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
Lagos state - 15-year-old Adaeze Chukwuzolem Onaro has emerged as the overall winner in the 2023 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC).
The student of Fountain Heights Secondary School, Surulere in Lagos, defeated eleven other finalists to clinch the N5 million scholarship, The Nation reported.
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The young scholar, who is free to pursue her studies in any African university of her choice, celebrated the victory with a shout of “Yes!!! I won!! I did it!!!”
She also received a modern laptop and other prizes.
The second position went to Abdulhameed Khadijah Husna of Sweet Haven High School, Kano State, with a prize of a N3 million educational grant, a laptop, and additional prizes.
Meanwhile, Chukwuma-Okoh Naomi from Queens College, Yaba, Lagos, secured the third prize of an N2.5 million grant and a brand-new laptop.
The remaining nine finalists received brand-new laptops and consolation prizes.
Chinese embassy awards scholarships to 52 Nigerian teachers, pupils
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Chinese Embassy awarded scholarships to 52 Nigerian teachers and pupils of the China-Assisted Primary School, Nyanya, Abuja.
The scholarships were granted to 32 pupils and 20 teachers in recognition of their outstanding qualities.
Mrs Liang, the wife of the Chinese Ambassador said the initiative was to commemorate the “October 1st Award China-Nigeria Friendship”. It also marks the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
179 Nigerians leave for Russia on scholarship
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said 179 Nigerians were awarded scholarships by the Russian government to pursue undergraduate degrees under the 2023/2024 Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA)
Prof. Mamman said their selection as scholars is part of a broader plan of deepening the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The professor of law added that brilliant Nigerians are supported to get the necessary knowledge, skills and competence that would be useful in Nigeria’s development agenda.
127 Nigerians receive 2023 UK Chevening scholarships
The British Government awarded 127 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth UK scholarships to study a “wide range” of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in 2023.
The scholarships aim to support individuals who demonstrate intellectual ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to the development of their home country.
The British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery, congratulated the beneficiaries at a pre-departure reception in Abuja.
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