From Aspiring Scholar to Chevening Awardee: Ogeyi's Remarkable Journey to Academic Excellence

Ogeyi Owolicho is a tribute to the strength of dedication and ambition in the realm of individuals who perform mind-boggling exploits and inspire those around them. Ogeyi just announced with great joy and enthusiasm that she has been #chosenforchevening, obtaining the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Award. For Ogeyi, this incredible achievement is not just a personal victory but a resounding reminder that she can trust in her abilities. In her own words, "Nobe Owolicho!" The journey from applying for a scholarship to being selected among the top 2% from over 70,000 global applications and 14,000 from Nigeria is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Ogeyi's academic adventure will take her to the heart of scholarly excellence as she embarks on her postgraduate studies in the dual/joint MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing. Her educational path will be guided by world-leading institutions in Public Health and Social Science: the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). With great enthusiasm, Ogeyi looks forward to leveraging this prestigious scholarship to bolster her knowledge and expertise. Her goal is to make a significant impact in the field of health policy, planning, and financing—ultimately contributing to resilient, equitable, and responsive health systems in her beloved Nigeria and across the African continent.

Reflecting on her journey to this significant milestone, Ogeyi expresses profound gratitude for the various platforms that have shaped her academic, leadership, research, networking, and social impact journey. She acknowledges the challenges she faced and the courage it took to step out of her comfort zone, learn, and consistently strive for excellence. Her mantra: "to do it afraid" and persevere against all odds. Ogeyi extends her heartfelt appreciation to the Chevening Awards (FCDO) and LSHTM for their sponsorship, recognizing that this investment in her education will undoubtedly yield valuable returns.

However, Ogeyi's accomplishment is not hers alone; it is the result of a collective effort. She pays tribute to her family, friends, mentors, lecturers, organizations, and all those who went above and beyond to support her journey. Her determination is fueled by a desire to make her supporters proud. For individuals contemplating pursuing their academic dreams through scholarship opportunities, Ogeyi offers words of encouragement and wisdom. She urges them to give their best effort and trust in divine guidance. The Chevening Scholarship application for 2023 is still open, and she stands as a living testament to the transformative potential of seizing such opportunities. As Ogeyi enters this exhilarating phase of her academic journey, she promises to keep her community informed and engaged. Together, they will work toward creating more equitable and resilient health systems for all. In Ogeyi's words, this is only the beginning of what promises to be an inspiring and impactful academic odyssey.