British Teen Chloe Smith Secures £60,000 Scholarship to MIT for Computer Science

Her aspiration to study at MIT was fueled by the institution's global reputation for excellence in technology and innovation. "I looked at universities abroad and America, and the first one that comes up is MIT. The minute I found it, I thought this is where I have got to be, but I didn’t think I would get in. I thought it is worth a shot, but the chance is crazy," Chloe explained.

Jan 19, 2024 - 18:13 Updated: Jan 20, 2024 - 17:42

British Teen Chloe Smith Secures £60,000 Scholarship to MIT for Computer Science

In a remarkable achievement, 18-year-old Chloe Smith, an A-Levels student at Elliott Hudson College in South Leeds, has emerged victorious in a fierce competition, securing a coveted £60,000 scholarship to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States.

Out of 20,000 applicants vying for the scholarship, Chloe beat the odds, as only four percent of applicants succeeded. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, living expenses, and medical insurance, amounting to a substantial $84,000 per year.

Chloe expressed her excitement and gratitude, highlighting the transformative impact of the scholarship on her academic journey. "Without the scholarship, I could never have gone to university, and I would have had to get a loan to pay tuition fees at a university in the United Kingdom," she stated.

Her aspiration to study at MIT was fueled by the institution's global reputation for excellence in technology and innovation. "I looked at universities abroad and America, and the first one that comes up is MIT. The minute I found it, I thought this is where I have got to be, but I didn’t think I would get in. I thought it is worth a shot, but the chance is crazy," Chloe explained.

The scholarship not only opens doors for Chloe academically but also represents a life-changing opportunity. "Graduating with no debt is the part that stands out," she added.

For Chloe, this journey marks her first venture outside the country, and the prospect of studying abroad adds an extra layer of excitement. "I don’t even know what to expect. I have never been to another country, never mind America. It really is a shot in the dark. Outside university, the culture I find really interesting, it will be fun for definite," she shared.

Chloe's passion for science and technology dates back to her childhood. "When I was six, I wanted to be a scientist. I have always been better at maths than English and at GCSE wanted to do computer science, and a couple of years later I am going to MIT to study it," she recalled.

Looking ahead, Chloe envisions herself as a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, with dreams of establishing her own robotics or tech company and aspirations to work in space. Her journey stands as an inspiration for aspiring young scientists and underscores the potential of determined individuals to break barriers and realize their dreams.