I almost gave up," Says a Lady Who Got 3 Scholarships After 9 Rejections, Shares Her Story
Mary's journey toward these scholarships was far from straightforward. She applied to over 15 different schools and scholarships, encountering numerous rejections, indifference, and even admission offers without funding along the way.
AKACHI NOEL 
In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, Mary Kenneth, a Nigerian first-class graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, has shared her remarkable journey of securing not one but three fully funded scholarships for her Ph.D. studies in the United Kingdom and Taiwan.
Mary's journey toward these scholarships was far from straightforward. She applied to over 15 different schools and scholarships, encountering numerous rejections, indifference, and even admission offers without funding along the way. Despite the hurdles and disappointments, she persevered, motivated by the stories of individuals who had faced even greater numbers of rejections before attaining their scholarships.
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After receiving nine rejections, two non-responses, and one admission offer with no funding, Mary's determination eventually paid off. She received three fully funded scholarships, each with its unique appeal. The scholarships granted her the opportunity to pursue her Ph.D. at esteemed institutions. She was awarded the Deepmind Scholarship and the Doctoral Teaching Scholarship for Imperial College London, a renowned Russell Group school, ranked as the 7th best institution globally and the 3rd in the UK. Mary was also awarded the TIGP Rising Star Scholarship in Taiwan.
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Amid the challenging decisions of choosing among the scholarship offers, Mary ultimately decided to accept the Doctoral Teaching Scholarship from Imperial College London. Her story is a testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her resilience in the face of multiple rejections.
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Mary Kenneth's journey serves as an inspiration to anyone encountering difficulties in scholarship applications. Her story emphasizes that persistence, motivation, and believing in oneself can lead to triumph. Mary is now poised to embark on her Ph.D. studies, a testament to the power of tenacity and faith in one's capabilities.
Her journey is a reminder that, no matter how many "NOs" you encounter, all it takes is one "YES" to change the course of your life.
