UDUS Alumnus Wins Prestigious Mastercard Foundation Scholarship

Zariat Yetunde Ayoade Idris Yusuf Ayab, a distinguished graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has been awarded the esteemed Mastercard Foundation Scholarship to pursue his master's degree in international forestry.

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Idris's academic excellence, demonstrated by his First Class Degree with honors and a cumulative CGPA of 4.59, made him an ideal candidate for this fully funded scholarship.

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Idris credits the Greenline Nurture Initiative (GNI), an academic mentorship program founded by UDUS lecturers, for providing the foundation for his scholarship journey. He emphasizes the importance of meeting scholarship requirements, drafting a compelling CV and personal statement, and leveraging success stories from facilitators.

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Idris advises undergraduate students to strive for a minimum of a 2.1 grade, engage in community service and volunteer work, and prepare essential documents like transcripts and international passports. He also stresses the value of maintaining a good rapport with lecturers, who can provide crucial support during the scholarship process.

Idris's perseverance and dedication serve as an inspiration to students, demonstrating that success can be achieved through hard work and determination.