Anatomy Graduate of UNICROSS bags Chevening Fully funded Scholarship for Master Degree

Favour Chioma Godwill,  a graduate of 2019 class of the Department of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology UNICROSS, has bagged a fully funded Chevening Scholarship for a master degree in Forensic Science and Crime Scene investigation at the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom, Myschoolnews report.

Chevening Scholarships are the prestigious and highly competitive UK government's global scholarships programme for outstanding emerging leaders. They are fully funded scholarships covering tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs to and from the UK, visa application fees and various other allowances to undertake any masters course at any UK University. This allows scholars to focus on achieving their professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime.

Recipients of Chevening Scholarships not only gain access to a world-class education but also become part of a global community of 55,000+ influential leaders, influencers, and changemakers. This network allows scholars to connect with other professionals and leaders, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Favour informed the department of her award via calls and WhatsApp messages.

She followed this up with a Facebook post where she stated that: "I am delighted to be awarded a scholarship to study Master degree in Forensic Science & Crime Scene Investigation at the University of Central Lancashire, a top ranking school for forensic science. More thrilling is being awarded on my first attempt as one of the 44 Nigerian Scholars of the 2023/2024 cohort of the highly prestigious and competitive fully funded Chevening Scholarship (Chevening Awards  UK in Nigeria), out of 70,930 applications globally and 14,700 applications in Nigeria. This is my dream course at my dream school with my dream scholarship."

She added in her post that: "My love for forensics began in my 300 level at UNICROSS when I offered a course titled: Introduction to Forensic Science. Since then, I desired opportunities that would equip me with the right blend of academic and technical expertise in forensic science to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. In tackling this major violent crime against women and girls, we cannot miss out on the role education plays in achieving gender equality and directly impacting women, peace and security. The lack of menstrual hygiene products exposes girls to sexual abuse and increases the risk of sexual and gender-based crimes".

Favour gave credit to her Lecturers in the department of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology of UNICROSS, and  particularly to God for her academic achievements and admitted that this feat is attained because of the solid foundation laid in UNICROSS.

A big congratulations to  her for this laudable milestone achieved.