Brilliant Nigerian Lady Graduates With First Class in Electrical Engineering, Wins PhD Scholarship to US
What makes her achievement even more extraordinary is that she secured a fully funded scholarship for her PhD studies, covering tuition, health insurance, and living expenses stipends, all without possessing a Master's degree, which is typically a prerequisite for PhD admission
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Esiri Oghenekaro, a shining beacon of academic excellence, has achieved a remarkable milestone in her educational journey. She has graduated with a first-class Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria, attaining an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.80 out of a possible 5. Her accomplishment is particularly noteworthy considering the challenges she faced while studying in a developing country with limited resources.
Not content to rest on her laurels, Esiri Oghenekaro embarked on a path of further academic pursuit by applying for a PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, New York, United States. What makes her achievement even more extraordinary is that she secured a fully funded scholarship for her PhD studies, covering tuition, health insurance, and living expenses stipends, all without possessing a Master's degree, which is typically a prerequisite for PhD admission.
Esiri Oghenekaro shared her inspiring journey on LinkedIn, expressing her gratitude to God, family, friends, and mentors who supported her throughout. She made the decision to pursue studies abroad after working in the oil and gas industry for approximately two years.
She stated, "I have always had a passion for quality education and research! So I’m glad I will be working on a research area whose aim is to make electronics more versatile in every sense."
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Beyond her academic achievements, Esiri Oghenekaro aspires to become a professor and inventor, contributing to the advancement of science and technology not only in Nigeria but also globally.
Furthermore, she serves as a role model for aspiring young girls and women pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, which have historically been male-dominated. Her journey exemplifies that with dedication, hard work, and passion, any obstacle can be overcome.
