Akinokun Rafiat Secures Dual Scholarships for Master's Degree in Europe
For Rafiat, the opportunity to attend universities of high repute with these prestigious scholarships is a dream come true.
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Akinokun Rafiat, a young African woman hailing from Nigeria, has achieved an impressive feat by obtaining two prestigious scholarships for her master's degree studies at a European university.
Rafiat has been awarded the esteemed Erasmus Mundus Excellence Scholarship, which will enable her to pursue a dual master's degree in Public Health at two renowned institutions: The University of Sheffield and Maastricht University. This academic pursuit is part of the European Masters in Public Health (Europubhealth) program.
On her LinkedIn profile, Rafiat joyfully shared her accomplishment, expressing her enthusiasm for embarking on the Europubhealth program. Her post reads, "I am thrilled to have embarked on the Europubhealth programme, pursuing a dual master’s in public health at The University of Sheffield and Maastricht University, thanks to the fully-funded Erasmus Mundus Excellence Scholarship."
In addition to this remarkable achievement, Rafiat was also granted the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at Queen's University Belfast, further enhancing her academic journey. The awarding of these prestigious scholarships underscores Rafiat's commitment to personal and professional growth, excellence, passion, and unwavering determination.
Rafiat lauded herself for her determination and resilience, particularly while applying for highly competitive scholarships during a challenging first trimester of pregnancy. She expressed gratitude to her husband for his significant support during the application process and for believing in her potential. Additionally, she thanked reviewers, mentors, and organizations that have played instrumental roles in shaping her career for their unwavering support, guidance, and influence.
For Rafiat, the opportunity to attend universities of high repute with these prestigious scholarships is a dream come true. She extended her gratitude to Europubhealth and the Erasmus Mundus Programme for offering her this remarkable opportunity.
Rafiat eagerly anticipates the learning and personal growth that this new phase of life will bring, firmly believing that her journey will only continue to get better.
