Nigerian lawyer wins $80,000 scholarships to 3 UK universities, set to bag masters of Law at University of Cambridge
Her journey began with a first-class LL.B degree from Afe Babalola University, Nigeria. Following this accomplishment, she proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where she graduated with first-class honors and was officially inducted as a barrister and solicitor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Nigerian lawyer, Olga Okewulonu, has been awarded $80,000 in scholarships to three universities in the United Kingdom, paving the way for her pursuit of a Master's degree in Law at the prestigious University of Cambridge.
Olga Okewulonu was granted the Professor Sir David Williams Scholarship from Wolfson College, enabling her to undertake her master's program in Corporate Law in the UK. Her journey began with a first-class LL.B degree from Afe Babalola University, Nigeria. Following this accomplishment, she proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, where she graduated with first-class honors and was officially inducted as a barrister and solicitor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Expressing her elation on LinkedIn, Olga shared the news of her scholarship win and her excitement to embark on her postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge, which will span nine months.
As part of her educational journey, Olga will enroll as a Master of Corporate Law (MCL) student at the University of Cambridge and become a member of Wolfson College. She also gained admission to prestigious Master of Law programs at the University of Pennsylvania, Cambridge, and New York University, accumulating a total of $80,000 in scholarship funds.
Olga's choice of the Masters of Corporate Law aligns with her short- to medium-term career aspirations, centered on gaining in-depth insights into corporate law and commercial transactions.
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In expressing her gratitude, Olga acknowledged the support of her family, mentors, and professors throughout her challenging journey.
This achievement is yet another inspiring success story in the realm of education and scholarship opportunities, demonstrating the potential for motivated individuals to access world-class learning experiences.