Halimah Olaolohun Abdul-Azeez, 400-Level Student at FUTA, Receives Prestigious Cybersecurity Scholarship
A 400 level FUTA student of Cyber Security, Halimah Olaolohun, Abdul Azeez has been selected as the sole Nigerian recipient to receive the prestigious one in tech cyber security scholarship.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Halimah Olaolohun Abdul-Azeez, a distinguished 400-Level student in the Department of Cybersecurity at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has achieved a remarkable milestone. She has been chosen as the sole Nigerian recipient among four exceptional individuals worldwide to receive the esteemed One In Tech
Cybersecurity Month Scholarship, presented by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
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The One In Tech Cybersecurity Month Scholarship is a prestigious award dedicated to supporting students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the field of cybersecurity. Administered by One In Tech, an ISACA foundation, this scholarship not only provides financial assistance covering tuition expenses but also grants access to an ISACA career-building bundle.
Halimah’s selection for this scholarship underscores her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her profound enthusiasm for the realm of cybersecurity. As a Vice President at the Cybersecurity Research Society within FUTA, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and a steadfast dedication to her academic pursuits.
ISACA, formerly known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, is an independent, nonprofit organization with a global reach. It is dedicated to advancing the development, adoption, and utilization of internationally recognized information system (IS) knowledge and practices.
One In Tech, an ISACA foundation, endeavors to foster a secure and accessible digital environment for all, contributing to the betterment of the global digital landscape. Through partnerships with corporations, academic institutions, and ISACA chapters, One In Tech aims to remove barriers and ensure equitable access to and advancement within tech careers. This year, they are awarding more than 100 scholarships, with 25 already granted.
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Halimah Olaolohun Abdul-Azeez’s achievement serves as an inspiration to aspiring cybersecurity professionals, highlighting the importance of dedication, leadership, and academic excellence in this critical field. We congratulate her on this well-deserved honor and wish her continued success in her cybersecurity journey.
