Nine Lagos College Students Win International Scholarships to Universities Abroad

Nine students from Dowen College in Lekki have recently been awarded prestigious international scholarships to further their studies at renowned universities abroad.

These scholarships provide the students with the opportunity to pursue their education at ivy league institutions in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States of America, and Canada.

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The news was announced during the 2024 valedictory and graduation ceremony held for the graduating class of 36 students. Dr. Adebisi Olayiwola, the Principal of Dowen College, highlighted the exceptional achievements of the nine students in her welcome address. She proudly shared the details of each scholarship award, recognizing the students' outstanding academic accomplishments.

She stated, “We acknowledge and congratulate Korede Olubitan, who has received an annual scholarship award of $144,000 from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, to study Architectural Studies and Design. Chibuikem Nwofor has been awarded a $100,000 scholarship to study Computer Science and Engineering at Miami University, USA, along with awards of $146,000 from Drexel University, USA, and $120,000 from La Salle University, USA.

“Busayo Abagun has secured multiple scholarships, including $80,000 from Howard University, USA, $80,000 from Baylor University, USA, $96,000 from Wingate North Carolina University, USA, $80,000 from Long Island University, New York, USA, and Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Oghenetejiri Okotete has received a $44,000 scholarship from Washington State University."

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“Babatunde Nana has been granted 70% off tuition at European University of Lefke, Australia. Muizz Oloruntele has a $20,000 scholarship to study Computer Information Systems at Miami University, USA. Gisella Njoku has received a CAD 9,000 scholarship from the University of Alberta, Canada. Ranita Goodhead has been awarded CAD 5,000 from York University in Canada, while Dorcas has secured a GBP 7,000 scholarship from St. Andrews College for A Levels in the UK. We anticipate more scholarships now and in your future. You have contributed to the numerous awards Dowen College Lagos has garnered recently.”

Dr. Olayiwola added, “Our dear Class of 2024, today is your day. We are immensely proud of each and every one of you. From your first days to the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and perseverance that have brought you to this stage, you have grown into remarkable young people. We celebrate your character, intellect, and promise. You are an incredible, exceptional, brilliant, exemplary, and talented group.”