A total of 2,948 applications were received from intending scholars across the sub-region, fifteen (15) exceptionally brilliant students that made the final shortlist:
A total of 2,948 applications were received from intending scholars across the sub-region. Here are the fifteen (15) exceptionally brilliant students that made the final shortlist:
Name: Alice Amegah
Institution Attended: University of Ghana, 2016
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Course Studied: Psychology with Study of Religions
Name: Toluwalase Awoyemi
Institution Attended: University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2016
Course Studied: Medicine & Surgery
Name: Daniel Fobi
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Institution Attended: University of Ghana, 2017
Course Studied: Geography, History & Dance Studies
Name: Emmanuel Obidiegwu
Institution Attended: University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2014
Course Studied: Computer Science
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Name: Emmanuelle Dankwa
Institution Attended: University of Ghana, 2017
Course Studied: Mathematics & Statistics
Name: Erica Nkrumah
Institution Attended: University of Ghana, 2016
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Course Studied: Law
Name: Faith Oyende
Institution Attended: Lagos State University, Nigeria, 2016
Course Studied: Biochemistry
Name: Fredrick Nwasike
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Institution Attended: University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2017
Course Studied: Geology
Name: Halima Abu Ali
Institution Attended: American University of Nigeria, 2017
Course Studied: Petroleum Chemistry
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Name: Immaculata Onuigbo
Institution Attended: American University of Nigeria, 2016
Course Studied: Petroleum Chemistry
Name: Kofi Gunu
Institution Attended: Augustana University, USA, 2017
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Course Studied: Government/International Affairs
Name: Iyeyinka Omigbodun
Institution Attended: Harvard College, USA, 2016
Course of Study & Grade: Social Anthropology & African Studies
Name: Sandra Jusu
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Institution Attended: Moddibo Adamma University, Nigeria, 2016
Course Studied: Biotechnology
Name: Tochukwu Okafor
Institution Attended: University of Benin, Nigeria, 2016
Course Studied: Electrical/Electronics Engineering
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Name: Valerie Ojini
Institution Attended: New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014
Course Studied: Economics & Finance
The “Scholar-Elect” will emerge after the final round of interviews on December 1 and 2, 2017, and she/he will join other scholars from around the world to commence studies at the prestigious University of Oxford, the United Kingdom in the October 2018 academic session. The total value of the scholarship could range from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, with the average tenure for a Rhodes Scholar being three years.
Established in the Will of Cecil John Rhodes, the Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s most preeminent post-graduate scholarship scheme, and it has been providing transformative opportunities for exceptional young leaders from around the world for 115 years.
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Application opens on 1st June 2018 for the 2019 Scholarships. Interested candidates are to apply online at www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
