UNILAG Best Graduating Student with 5.0 CGPA Gets Master’s Scholarship to 3 Abroad Universities
- One of the best graduating students of the University of Lagos, Samuel Badekale, announced his Master’s scholarship to study in three European countries
- Badekale, who graduated with a perfect 5.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA), shared the good news on his X page
- He showed the mail from the scholarship organisers and revealed that he was the only West African selected for the scholarship
Samuel Badekale, who emerged as one of the best graduating students of the University of Lagos in its 2025 convocation, has secured a Master’s scholarship to three universities in three foreign countries.
The graduate of Cell Biology and Genetics got a 5.0 CGPA, alongside his co-best graduating student, Damilare Haroun Adebakin.
Source: Twitter
On his X page, @SBadekale celebrated as he announced his scholarship and gave details about his latest achievement.
He showed the mail from the scholarship organisers and revealed that he was the only West African selected for the scholarship
The X post read:
“2025 has been amazing in every way! Pleased to announce the next step in my journey: selected as the only Nigerian & West African for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Biomembranes — studying across three world-class universities in France, Italy & Germany.
“Over the next two years, l'Il be studying across three world-class universities: Université Côte d'Azur in France, @UniGenova in ltaly, and @UniOsnabrueck in Germany where l'Il be exploring three cutting-edge fields: Membrane Biology Neuroscience and Experimental Medicine.
“As look back,l see a young boy from Mushin, with a big dream: to explore the world and make a positive impact on the world. And today, by God's faithfulness, that dream is gradually becoming a reality. Truly, "with God, every dream is achievable, even those that seem impossible."
He added:
“Education isn't a scam. It's a weapon. Use it.”
See the tweet below:
Netizens celebrate UNILAG best-graduating student’s scholarship
@TowFunFun said:
"They need to study Yoruba DNA, as to why they are the smartest in Africa. I don't know how it's that way."
@UnkleAyo said:
"What happened to the best student in your class? Well, here you go.! Full funded scholarships, relatively easier climb out of their economic brackets. School is not a scam. Congratulations Samuel, your life has changed forever. Well done and welcome to the club."
@JohnODaniells said:
"Congratulations Sam. Very soon Dr Sam, PhD in a matter of years. Wishing you success as you walk the academic terrain. Best of luck on forward."
@abidemi_shonubi said:
"Congratulations. May our Lord JESUS CHRIST rebuke the devil on your behalf throughout your journey."
Source: Twitter
In a related story, Samuel revealed how the University of Ibadan rejected him when he applied for medicine and surgery.
Law graduate with 5.0 CGPA makes big win
An intelligent man shared how he moved from being a recipient of the Nile University of Nigeria scholarship to the best Law School graduate.
The law graduate with a 5.0 CGPA shared how he emerged as the top law school graduate with over 18 awards.
In an interview with Legit.ng, he shared how he got the university scholarship and his challenges in law school.
Source: Legit.ng
