Thirty Nigerian students have received fully-funded scholarships to study in American universities and institutions for the 2021/2022 session.
The scholarships, offered under the Opportunity Funds Program, totaled $4.35 million.
The program is organized by the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Claire Pierangelo.
The scholarships cover expenses such as payment for standardized tests, application fees, visa fees, air travel to the United States, amongst others.
The 30 students, which include 6 undergraduates, 3 masters and 21 doctoral candidates, were picked after a competitive selection process.
The scholarships are from top institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, Princeton University, Purdue University, University of Pennsylvania, among others.
Speaking on Thursday, Pierangelo said, “I congratulate each one of you on your tremendous success. Your success is evidence of your leadership, academic performance, and the great potential young Nigerians hold for the future of this country.
“This is a very important step in your life. I strongly encourage you to maximize this opportunity. This is not just in reference to your education as you have proven yourselves to be academically outstanding students. I am also referring to your chance to broaden your horizons and embrace the diversity of people around you and learn, not just about America, but also about other cultures.”
