Young African Woman Secures Two Prestigious Scholarships for Dual Master's Degrees in Europe
In a LinkedIn post, she expressed her excitement and gratitude for the fully-funded Erasmus Mundus Excellence Scholarship, saying, "I am thrilled to have embarked on the Europubhealth program, pursuing a dual master’s in public health at The University of Sheffield and Maastricht University."
AKACHI NOEL 
Akinokun Rafiat, a determined young African woman from Nigeria, has achieved the remarkable feat of winning two prestigious scholarships to pursue dual master's degrees at European universities.Rafiat secured the full Erasmus Mundus Excellence Scholarship, which will enable her to pursue a dual master's degree in Public Health at The University of Sheffield and Maastricht University. Her academic journey will be through the European Masters in Public Health (Europubhealth).
In a LinkedIn post, she expressed her excitement and gratitude for the fully-funded Erasmus Mundus Excellence Scholarship, saying, "I am thrilled to have embarked on the Europubhealth program, pursuing a dual master’s in public health at The University of Sheffield and Maastricht University."
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Additionally, Rafiat was honored with the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at Queen’s University Belfast for her master's studies. She emphasized that receiving these prestigious scholarships highlights the significance of personal and professional growth, excellence, passion, and unwavering determination.
Despite the challenges of applying for highly competitive scholarships during her first trimester of pregnancy, Rafiat commended herself for displaying determination and resilience. She also expressed deep appreciation for her husband's noteworthy support and belief in her potential.
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Rafiat extended her gratitude to reviewers, mentors, and organizations that have shaped her career, recognizing their support, influence, and guidance.
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She emphasized that attending prestigious universities with these scholarships is a dream come true for her and expressed her anticipation of the learning and growth that this phase of life will bring. Rafiat firmly believes that it can only get better from here.
