FUTA Alumnus Excels at North Dakota State University, USA, Earns Master's Degree with Prestigious Awards
Mayowa Samuel Aderoju, a distinguished alumnus of Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has graduated with a Master's degree in Plant Pathology from North Dakota State University (NDSU) in 2024.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Mayowa Samuel Aderoju, a distinguished alumnus of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Class of 2020, has achieved remarkable success at North Dakota State University (NDSU), graduating with the Class of 2024 cohort. He received a distinguished Master's degree in Plant Pathology, accompanied by numerous prestigious awards and scholarships in recognition of his academic excellence.
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Originally from the Department of Crop, Soil, and Pest Management at FUTA, Mayowa's journey to NDSU was marked by exceptional achievements. He secured over $63,000 in full-ride scholarships to pursue his degree in Plant Pathology, reflecting his dedication, resilience, and outstanding academic performance in the academic community.
During his tenure at NDSU, Mayowa distinguished himself as a top performer, ranking within the top 1% of his cohort. He garnered multiple accolades, including the Judith F. Taggart Mentor and Inclusion Award, MANRRS Gold Scholarship Award, Agricultural Microbiomes Thinkaton Award, and the 2023 Corteva Delta Symposium Fellow, among others.
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As an international student, Mayowa was prominently featured in various high-profile graduate school spotlights, such as the American Phytopathological Society Graduate Student and Donors of Distinction, and served in leadership roles including Vice President of the Plant Pathology Organization at NDSU and Director of Socials for the Community of Nigerian Students.
Reflecting on his achievement, Mayowa expressed profound gratitude on LinkedIn, stating, "May 11th, 2024, marked a significant milestone as I accepted my Master's degree in Plant Pathology from North Dakota State University. This journey was made possible by the unwavering support of my family, friends, advisors, and FUTA, where it all began."
Mayowa's success serves as an inspiration to aspiring scholars, embodying the mantra of "Aspire for greatness, to Inspire others toward academic excellence."
