12-Year-Old Prodigy Elijah Muhammad Jr. Breaks Records, Admitted to US University for Cybersecurity Degree
Elijah, with a keen interest in becoming a Computer Scientist specializing in Cybersecurity, is on track to graduate with a degree in Cybersecurity. Remarkably, he is concurrently pursuing his high school diploma, with both accomplishments expected next year.
AKACHI NOEL 
Elijah Muhammad Jr., an extraordinary 12-year-old, has achieved a historic milestone by gaining admission to the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) in the United States. His admission makes him the youngest black college student in the history of Oklahoma, setting the stage for an exceptional academic journey.
Elijah, with a keen interest in becoming a Computer Scientist specializing in Cybersecurity, is on track to graduate with a degree in Cybersecurity. Remarkably, he is concurrently pursuing his high school diploma, with both accomplishments expected next year.
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His father, Muhammad Sr., expressed pride in Elijah's academic prowess, noting, "He’s graduating with his associate’s degree and his high school diploma at the same time, which will be next year."Elijah recounted the surprise of his classmates upon learning about his age, saying, "A bunch of them were like, ‘How old are you?’ Once I told them my age, they all got surprised."
As Elijah embarks on courses encompassing Computer Hardware, Computer Technology, and Computer Operating Systems, his academic journey is guided by a passion for Cybersecurity. He joins the league of his sister, Shania Muhammad, who set a remarkable record by graduating from two American universities with two degrees at the age of 14.
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Expressing excitement about potential scholarships, Elijah stated, "I’m very excited about getting scholarships because I’ve seen my sister get multiple scholarships, and I was like, man, I can’t wait until I start getting my scholarships."
Within the Muhammad family, academic achievements are celebrated, and Elijah's father highlighted the healthy competition between Elijah and his sister, noting, "When he sees her accomplish certain things, he’s like I’m up next and I can do it. We are the cheering section for our scholars."
