Nigerian Scholar Akintunde Babatunde Wins Mandela Washington Fellowship Among 9,000 Applicants
Akintunde holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Management (Mathematics) from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and a Master’s Degree in Media Practice for Development and Social Change from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England
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Akintunde Babatunde, a Nigerian scholar, has emerged victorious among 9,000 applicants from Nigeria to secure the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This prestigious scholarship will enable Akintunde to attend premier institutions in the United States, including the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Expressing his gratitude on LinkedIn, Akintunde highlighted his excitement about the opportunity and outlined his plans to visit significant historical sites in the U.S., including James Madison’s Montpelier and James Monroe’s Highland. Additionally, he intends to focus on a project examining the shrinking civic space in Africa and the role of civic technology during his fellowship.
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Akintunde holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Management (Mathematics) from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and a Master’s Degree in Media Practice for Development and Social Change from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. He credited the U.S. Mission in Nigeria for granting him this opportunity to join other young leaders from across Africa in the fellowship.
“I am honored to announce my selection as one of the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows,” Akintunde shared. “I look forward to contributing to strengthening democratic institutions, fostering economic growth, and promoting peace and security in Africa.”
The Mandela Washington Fellowship, part of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), represents a significant milestone in Akintunde’s academic and professional journey, promising to empower him to make a substantial impact on the African continent.
