Amusa Dare is a dedicated and passionate Adult Basic Instructor with a solid Adult and Non-formal education background. He graduated with a first-class degree during his Bachelor's and Distinction during his Masters from the Prestigious University of Lagos in the Department of Adult Education. He was the overall Best Graduating Student in his department's graduate and undergraduate days. Before this qualification, he started his academic journey in 2011 at the Teachers Training College. He graduated in 2013 when he obtained a National Certificate in Education from the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, where he graduated with an upper credit as the overall best-graduating student in the School of Education and then proceeded to his Bachelor's in 2015. He is passionate about Adult Literacy and Teaching, especially in giving equal educational opportunity for both genders. 

During his NYSC program at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, he was a Graduate/Administrative Assistant. This position exposed him to many experiences where he demonstrated his teaching, research acumen, and collaboration with faculties to publish five papers. However, he acquired knowledge and skills during this period through networking and his commitment. He also attended workshops, obtained certifications, and so on, which helped him to learn more and opened him to opportunities for more publications across the globe. As part of his achievement, he was nominated as an exchange student from the University of Lagos to Julius Maximillian University, Wurzburg, Germany. Aside from academia, he contributed to his community and church, including establishing the "Education for All" campaign programme in Ijebu Ode as a Corp member and taking undergraduate tutorials during his leisure time. 

Out of over 600 applications received for the Opportunity Fund Program (OFP) in the 2023/2024 session, he was among the 26 graduate students shortlisted to attend the boot camp, where he gained insight, knowledge, and mentorship about how to secure full funding for a graduate research assistantship at schools in the United State of America. The information obtained during the Boot camp was utilized, and this made him recently admitted with a fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship at The Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy at Pennsylvania State University for a PhD in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education along with other fully funded offers where he aimed to acquire knowledge and skills to proffer solutions to pressing challenges of Out-of-School-Children in Nigeria. Thanks, EducationUSA Advisers for your time, energy, patience, effort, and support. He deeply appreciates the resources and mentorship provided to students like him to succeed. Also looks forward to impacting the lives of others.

Enoch Akinleye is a first-class graduate of the University of Ilorin with a deep passion for solving biomedical problems through drug discovery and design. He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, ranking as one of the top two students out of over 13,000 graduates with an exceptional CGPA of 4.96/5.0. His academic excellence earned him several prestigious awards and reflects his hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

Despite facing financial challenges during his undergraduate studies, Enoch received the GLOBACOM Excellence Award in 2019 as one of the top five students at the University of Ilorin, maintaining a perfect CGPA of 5.0 at the time. He was also a consistent recipient of the University Scholar Award throughout his studies and was awarded the prestigious Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship by the Federal Government of Nigeria in recognition of his outstanding academic performance. Alongside a colleague, he won first place in the Nigeria Society of Biochemistry Students (NSBS) competition held at Obafemi Awolowo University.

Driven by a passion for research and impact, Enoch has conducted outstanding studies in drug discovery, resulting in two publications in reputable journals. He received the Best Oral Presenter Award at the Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEB) Conference for his groundbreaking discovery of a novel drug candidate against Type 2 Diabetes from natural compounds using computational techniques. He has also mentored several students in computational drug discovery research.

Beyond academics, Enoch has a strong record of leadership and community service. He has served in various leadership roles, including Academic Coordinator for the GOFAMINT Students' Fellowship and the Biochemistry Christian Students Fellowship from 2018 to 2022. He led his department's valedictory lecture presentations and organized orphanage home visitations and fundraising initiatives. He has also mentored over 5,000 undergraduate students across Nigeria and authored Scholars’ Secrets: 7 Proven Principles That Gave Me 61 A’s in 63 Courses, a book distilling his academic strategies. In 2024, he co-organized the largest teenage leadership program in Osun State, Nigeria, training over 300 high school students from 24 schools in community leadership.

In recognition of his academic and leadership potential, Enoch was selected as one of 26 graduate scholars in his cohort for the 2023 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). Through EducationUSA’s intensive mentorship and guidance, he secured multiple fully funded offers to prestigious universities, including Purdue University, Stony Brook University, Michigan State University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He will begin his Ph.D. at Stony Brook University, where his research will focus on discovering, designing, and synthesizing drugs to combat metastatic and castration-resistant prostate cancer.

From the overlooked streets of Alimosho, Fadlullah Ayodeji Abdurrahman had a rough childhood. He grew up financially lacking and attended a government-owned school to relieve the pressure on his struggling parents. Amid a discouraging environment and massive distractions, Fadlullah gave his all to his academics. He graduated as the best student in his primary school and had the highest Common Entrance result.

From 7th grade onward, Fadlullah dedicated himself entirely to his studies. Because of the minimal power supply he experienced at home, he could only study during school hours. Yet, due to his diligence, he was always the recipient of the "Best Student" award in his grade. He graduated in 2023 with a GPA of 3.98/4.00 as the Valedictorian of Unity Senior College.

His academic prowess extends beyond the classroom. He was announced as the Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award (YONSPA) winner, where he broke the record for the highest score in the competition’s history. He was awarded a fully funded scholarship up to the Ph.D. level to study any STEM-related course at any Nigerian university. Additionally, he placed 1st runner-up in Chemistry, 3rd in Biology, 4th in Mathematics, and 5th in Physics at the Annual National JETS Competition. He also emerged as a finalist in the Nollyfans Olympian Academic Excellence Award, AndTop Charity Foundation National Science Exam, National Science Competition by the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, and many more.

After graduation, Fadlullah decided to take a gap year, where he spent most of his time giving back to his community by coaching students for STEM competitions and preparing them for WASSCE/NECO and UTME examinations, showing his commitment to the growth of others. He also volunteered to equip high school students with hydroponic and aeroponic farming skills. He collaborated with various teams and organizations to reach out to students, motivating them and sharing tips to promote academic excellence. He earned a scholarship on Coursera to study Duke University’s Neuroscience course.

In June 2024, Fadlullah was selected as an EducationUSA Opportunity Fund Program (OFP) Scholar. He took the SAT and scored 1460 by October. With unmatched support from the OFP advising team, mentors, and peer scholars, he secured admission to Kentucky State University, Millsaps College, the University of New Orleans, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Alabama A&M University, among others—bringing the total value of his scholarship awards to $684,154.

Fadlullah has decided to attend Kentucky State University on a full-ride scholarship as a member of the Class of 2029. He will be majoring in Nursing on the Pre-Med track. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games and football.

Joshua Okechukwu earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nigeria in 2023, graduating among the top of his class. He is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) scholarship from the Federal Government of Nigeria, as well as merit-
based scholarships from NNPC and Chevron Nigeria.

Driven by a strong interest in the intersection of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and energy systems, Joshua is passionate about advancing energy access and in Nigeria. His research aspirations focus on using fluid and thermal sciences to improve energy
efficiency.

Outside the classroom, Joshua has built a solid foundation in software and data science. He worked professionally as a Python developer, applying his skills in performance optimization, simulation, and data-driven problem-solving. He is also experienced in machine learning and was ranked among the top ML engineers on Zindi Africa for 2022–2023, a leading data science competition platform in Africa.

With guidance from EducationUSA, Joshua secured full funding to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. There, he will focus on cutting- edge research in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences with the goal of contributing impactful solutions to the energy, and aerospace. He remains committed to using engineering, research, and innovation to shape a more sustainable and technologically empowered future.

Mary Ogunmola is a passionate and driven Computer Science graduate with First Class Honors from Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria, where she was also the valedictorian. She has been recognized for her academic excellence through various awards, including being selected for the prestigious EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). 

Through EducationUSA OFP, Mary received mentorship, resources, and support to apply to competitive graduate programs in the United States. The program played a pivotal role in helping her navigate the graduate admissions process, leading to her admission offers. By Fall 2025, she will begin her Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Utah on a full scholarship, with a research focus on securing multi-tenant cloud infrastructures and distributed systems. 

Beyond her academic achievements, Mary is committed to leveraging technology for societal impact. She actively participates in community initiatives that promote cloud computing and cybersecurity awareness. She also empowers individuals and organizations by creating practical guides to better understand and implement secure cloud solutions. 

As she moves forward in her academic and professional journey, Mary remains committed to building resilient, secure, and sustainable cloud systems through her research while continuing to uplift others through mentorship and community outreach. 

Ogheneochuko Okpako is a first-generation college student and graduated with a First-Class
honors bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Benin in 2023 with an
outstanding CGPA of 4.80/5.00. He graduated as the best student in his department and was
recognized with an Award of Excellence by the University of Benin Alumni Association, Lagos
Branch, during the UBAA Award Ceremony held on December 8, 2024.

Having lost his father at the age of four, Ogheneochuko was raised by a single mother and
learned early on the value of perseverance and discipline. Despite the absence of mentorship and
significant financial constraints, he remained committed to academic excellence and successfully
completed his studies at the top of his class while being involved in several extra-curricular
activities and working to support himself financially throughout his studies.

He demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities across academic and professional settings
having served in numerous impactful roles, including President of the Nigerian Universities
Engineering Students Association (NUESA) UNIBEN Chapter, President of the Nigerian
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NiMechE) UNIBEN Chapter, and Student President of the
National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists among others. In these roles, he led
the launch of academic and research initiatives, organized tutorial programs, introduced
innovation challenges, and actively mentored fellow students.

He got selected among the 34 successful candidates out of over 3,000 applicants for the
EducationUSA Lagos Opportunity Funds Program. Through the guidance and support of the
EducationUSA OFP, he secured fully funded admission into the Mechanical Engineering
doctoral program at Texas A&M University, starting Fall 2025. His research will center on
integrating multiscale modeling and machine learning techniques for the design and development
of sustainable materials, targeting improved material compositions and predictive failure analysis
for advanced energy systems.

Rukevwe's journey of excellence began in primary school, where he consistently ranked at the top of his class. In Primary 6, he competed in the Annual National Mathematics Competition and placed 3rd overall, earning a full scholarship to attend secondary school.

During secondary school, he was a member of the school’s Math Olympiad team, where he received mentorship from experienced teachers and veteran Olympians. As he gained more experience, he joined the Informatics Olympiad team and began teaching mathematics and informatics Olympiad to students. Among his successful mentees is a student who won the Copernicus Olympiad in New York, another who qualified to represent Nigeria at the International Olympiad in Informatics, as well as several others who placed highly in the Nigerian Mathematics Olympiad and other international competitions.

Thanks to his rigorous Olympiad training, he was consistently one of the top two students in the country in the Nigerian Mathematics Olympiad from SS1 to SS3. He represented Nigeria at the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad four times, earning a Bronze medal in 2022, Gold in 2023, Silver in 2024, and Silver in 2025. He also qualified to represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Olympiad in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, as well as the International Olympiad in Informatics in 2023.

In addition, he won over 40 medals and certificates in national and international competitions in Mathematics, English, Science, and Informatics. He was recognized and awarded by the daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari for demonstrating “exceptional competitive spirit and undaunting courage in the face of adverse realities.”

Outside academics, he served as Olympiad Prefect and Special Duty Prefect in his final years. He was also an active member of the football, basketball, and table tennis clubs. He founded a Rubik’s Cube club at his school, where he trained students for competitions. He holds four Rubik’s Cube National Championship medals, including a Gold medal in the 3x3 blindfolded category.

Rukevwe graduated from Bright Sun College in 2024 as the best graduating student, with a JAMB score of 356 and 8 A’s in his WAEC. In June of his final year, he was accepted into the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program. With guidance from his advisors, he secured a fully funded scholarship worth nearly $100,000 per year to study Computer Science and Engineering as a member of the Class of 2029 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Oluwabusola Asenuga’s story is a testament to her unwavering dedication to greatness. Growing up in Ajuwon, Ogun State, she was inspired by Dr. Ben Carson's remarkable journey, believing that if he could overcome obstacles, she could too. This inspiration motivated her to work tirelessly toward her dream to study in the United States.

During her time at Lagos State University, where she studied Zoology, Oluwabusola excelled academically and actively participated in extracurricular activities. As a student union leader and volunteer, she demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, earning numerous awards and a commendation letter from the Vice Chancellor for her involvement with the LASU Electoral Committee. She also earned recognitions for her involvement in Junior Chamber International Lagos State University, where she served as Vice President in her final year.

A pivotal moment in her journey was being selected for the 2024 Opportunity Funds Program(OFP). Through rigorous training and mentorship from EducationUSA advisors and previous scholars, Oluwabusola utilized these resources effectively to secure a fully funded master's opportunity in Biotechnology at Clarkson University in New York.

With valuable teaching experience and a passion for mentoring, she is now eager to guide others through graduate school applications, sharing her expertise to help them achieve their goals.

Oluwaseun Oluwaseyi Akinrinde is a purpose-driven graduate whose commitment to excellence is deeply rooted in his Christian faith and strong moral upbringing. With a First-Class degree in Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, he has consistently pursued sustainable energy solutions that deliver real-world impact. His undergraduate research on enhancing biogas production through co-digestion of cow dung and elephant grass, featured in the European Journal of Sustainable Development Research, demonstrates his early commitment to renewable energy innovation and waste valorization. 

He gained hands-on experience during internships at the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority and the Transmission Company of Nigeria, working on energy system optimization and infrastructure maintenance. At Beina Maintenance and Reliability Services, he supported training programs in globally recognized certifications like CMRP and PMP, further honing his professional skills. A brief role in the oil and gas unit at PremiumTrust Bank introduced him to energy financing.

Oluwaseun has also demonstrated a strong commitment to service, leadership, and mentorship through roles such as Sports Director and Vice President for Growth at the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (FUTA), and General Secretary of the Education and Enlightenment CDS group during his national service year.

Oluwaseun is the founder of the Nordia Literacy Development Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing fact-based advocacy and education in Nigeria. The foundation focuses on enhancing literacy and critical thinking skills as a means to counter
misinformation and promote informed decision-making across sectors such as energy, health, education, and finance. By aligning its mission with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Nordia empowers individuals and communities through accessible, accurate information and lifelong learning opportunities. Through this work, Oluwaseun seeks to foster trust, drive social progress, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria's sustainable development.

He was selected as one of 34 candidates for the EducationUSA Lagos Opportunity Funds Program. With their support, he secured a fully funded PhD offer in Chemical Engineering at the University of South Florida, where he will join an award-winning research team focused on clean energy technologies. His vision lies at the intersection of research, innovation, and policy to drive Africa's energy transition and global sustainability.

Onyekachi Okeke is a first-generation graduate with a demonstrable genuine passion for academic research. She  is intellectually sound and can be reckoned with among high achievers. Her desire for excellence spurred her to  devote unreserved attention to her studies. As expected, she graduated in the top 3% of her cohort with First Class Honors in the Department of Microbiology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.  

Onyekachi is research-driven and has the capacity for creative reasoning. She successfully and diligently  conducted her final year undergraduate research project titled "Identification and characterization of bacteria  isolated from patients with cancer at Enugu State Teaching Hospital Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria. The research  outcome was published in the Journal of Biological Research and Biotechnology. Since the completion of her  undergraduate degree, she has collaborated with researchers within the field of infectious diseases and has published five articles, including the "Resurgence of phage-based therapy in the Era of Antimicrobial  Resistance: From Research Projects to Challenges and Prospects,” published by Microbiological Research,  Elsevier. Moreover, in 2021, she won the prestigious Bill and Melinda Gates Award, which afforded her the  opportunity to present research titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: Revisiting the Mechanisms of Resistance” during the 2021 Annual Microbiology Conference and has since then presented several papers both locally and  internationally. These are a testament to inquisitiveness in research and a desire to contribute to the growth of  scientific knowledge.  

In addition to academic excellence, Onyekachi actively contributes to community development. She spearheaded  a campaign supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, titled "Be Mosquito Smart." This initiative  reached over 100 households in Enuagu, Ebonyi State, educating them on malaria prevention. Moreover, she volunteered in the hospitality department at the 2023 EducationUSA College Fair in Lagos, where she played a vital  role in welcoming over 1,000 guests, including school representatives, graduate students, and high school  graduates. Her assistance in navigating questions about applying to U.S. universities and managing the event's  logistics demonstrates her commitment to promoting educational opportunities. 

Over the 600 applications received for the Opportunity Funds Program (OFP), Onyekachi was one of the only 26 graduate scholars to be offered conditional admission to participate in the 2023/2024 EducationUSA  Opportunity Funds Program. This intensive program provided her with valuable information on the steps  involved in securing fully funded admission to competitive schools in the United States. Currently, she has a full  ride with a graduate assistantship position in Biomedical Sciences at Augusta University for Fall 2025. This  achievement was greatly influenced by the series of teachings, seminars, workshops, and mentorships offered  by the OFP program. 

Onyekachi is driven by the different yet increasing therapeutic approaches, arising from an incomplete grasp of  the complex molecular mechanisms mediated by microorganisms involved in infection establishment,  progression, and resistance. Hence, have developed a keen research interest in the area of bacterial pathogenesis,  bacterial-host interactions, and antimicrobial resistance. She is committed to understanding how bacteria interact  with hosts, improving the scientific understanding of the molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity, and  developing therapeutic applications for bacterial infections, particularly antibiotic alternatives, effective  vaccines, immunotherapies, and pharmacogenomics. Her long-term goal is to get a professorship cadre, be  actively involved in networking and collaboration, and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal  3: ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

Princess is a young, motivated, and talented student born and raised in  Delta State, Nigeria. She is a driven and accomplished scholar whose  journey reflects resilience, leadership, and a deep sense of commitment to  service. Graduating as the valedictorian of her class, she led her peers with  distinction as Assistant Head Girl while also being a Dorm Captain. She  had been captain for three years, showcasing her strategic thinking and  team-building skills, which are paramount for directing communal living.  Whether resolving conflicts or guiding her mates through academic and  emotional challenges, her leadership was grounded in empathy and  strength. 

She earned international and national recognition in diverse competitions  where she won medals and received numerous accolades. Some of these  include the International Eduversal Mathematics Competition, Future  Intelligence Students Olympiads, National Economics Olympiad, National  English and Summary Writing Olympiads, American Mathematics  Competition, and Purple Comet Mathematics Competition, to mention a  few. Beyond academics, she was also actively involved in various aspects  of school life as a multifaceted and multitalented individual. Her talent as an 

artist and her good repute among schoolmates earned her the position of  Head Cartoonist of her school’s Press Club. Her prowess in economics  also led to her election as Treasurer of the Young Farmers’ Club. 

Her community Impact is equally remarkable. Outside the classroom, she  led social impact initiatives that empower underserved communities. These  included menstrual health outreach programs that creatively address  hygiene gaps with sustainable, low-cost solutions, the distribution of books  and stationery to underserved students, and the organization of fundraisers  for charity visits that put smiles on people’s faces, one person at a time. A  strong advocate for equity, she believes in using art, technology, and  economic know-how to drive change. 

Her academic excellence and outstanding leadership qualities earned her  the prestigious Matelich Scholarship at the University of Puget Sound,  where she also gained admission into the competitive Business Leadership  Program and would be attending at the Fall of 2025. She was also  accepted to Spelman College, the University of Wisconsin–Madison,  Alabama A&M University, and others.

Princess continues to seek growth, driven by an unshakable belief that  leadership is not about titles but about impact. With a track record of  excellence, empathy, and innovation, she is poised to leave her mark not  just on campuses, but in communities around the world. Wherever she  goes, Princess brings with her a vision of equity, a heart for service, and  the resolve to transform challenges into lasting change.

Rodiat Oyeyemi Amusan has always felt a deep connection to the Earth. As a child, she would pick up strange stones from the road, captivated by their textures and colors, and wonder about the forces that shaped them. In high school, her curiosity led her to ask endless questions in geography class—so much so that her teacher once told her she was destined for the Earth sciences. She went on to study Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology Akure, graduating with First Class Honours. Despite living with an ear condition, Rodiat remained undeterred in her pursuit of knowledge and excellence, demonstrating remarkable determination and resilience. 

Her academic journey was driven by a desire to apply classroom theory to real-world challenges. In her third year, she joined graduate students at the University of Ibadan in the SEG Energy Exploration Program, where she gained hands-on experience analyzing seismic data and identifying new hydrocarbon prospects. Her internship with SLB’s Digital and Integration team further deepened her interest in seismic imaging, particularly in multiple attenuation using marine data from the Gulf of Mexico. 

Rodiat is not only a scholar but also a proven leader. As president of the SEG FUTA Student Chapter in 2021, she led her chapter to receive a historic excellence award and reach Ridge Level for the first time. She has served as Program Chair for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (FUTA), Student Chapter Coordinator at Geothermal Rising, and is currently Co-Chair of the SEG Women’s Network. 

Her outstanding achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2022 Chevron Student Leadership Symposium Travel Grant, the David E. Lumley Scholarship (twice), and her selection as one of 100 global delegates to the International Petroleum Technology Conference. In her final year, she led her team in the Frank Arnott Next Generation Explorers Award, where they emerged as both African and global finalists, presenting their findings in Namibia and Canada. 

In 2024, Rodiat was honored as one of only 36 students selected from over 3,000 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program applicants. With the guidance and mentorship provided by the EducationUSA Lagos advisors and alums, she secured a fully funded Ph.D. offer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Starting in Fall 2025, she will join the Seismology Lab to focus on imaging the Earth’s subsurface and advancing seismic workflows. 

Rodiat is committed to using her expertise to innovate imaging techniques, reduce uncertainty in subsurface exploration, and contribute meaningfully to a sustainable energy future. She is passionate about giving back to her community and continues to mentor aspiring geoscientists, just as she was mentored.

Rosemary Olubukola Ewetade is a dedicated and passionate lady who has a solid background  in Animal Science and she graduated with a first-class degree from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka  University (formerly Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi) from the Department of Animal  Production. She was ranked in the top 1% of her department. Before this qualification, she  started her academic journey in the year 2014 and graduated year 2016 when she obtained a  National Diploma in Animal Health and Production from the Federal College of Animal Health  and Production Technology, Moor Plantation, Ibadan where she graduated with an upper credit  and then proceeded for her Bachelors in 2018. She is passionate about Animal Science and  Environmental Sustainability. 

During her NYSC program at Caleb University, she was a Graduate Assistant. This position  exposed her to many experiences where she demonstrated her teaching and mentorship style.  However, during this period she acquired knowledge and skills through networking and her  commitment. She also attended workshops, obtained certifications, and so on which helped her  to learn more and opened her to opportunities 

Aside from academia, she contributed to her community, one of which is the EducationUSA  College Fair held in Lagos. She played a significant role by welcoming guests of about 2000  attendees, assisting in distributing over 2000 promotional items, ushering the attendees to seats,  and ensuring that College Reps were okay. She worked and networked with like-minded people,  and she has been mentored by the advisers.  

Over 850 applications were received for the Opportunity Fund Program (OFP), she applied but  initially, she wasn't shortlisted but she attended the boot camp where she gained insight,  knowledge, and mentorship about how to secure full funding for graduate research assistantship  at schools in the United State of America. The information obtained during the Boot camp was  utilized and this made her recently admitted with a fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship  at Kentucky State University for a Master of Science in Environmental Studies where she aimed  to acquire knowledge and skills to proffer solutions to pressing challenges in the environment.  Thanks, EducationUSA Advisers for your time, energy, patience, effort, and support. She deeply  appreciates the resources and mentorship provided to students like her to succeed. She looks 

Terry Idahor is a resilient and driven scholar whose journey exemplifies the power of determination  and transformative learning. Despite facing the challenges of dyslexia during his early years as a  child, Terry remained undeterred in his academic pursuit. His commitment to excellence and  curiosity for science led him to earn admission into the University of Benin and later obtain a  Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering in 2023. He graduated among the top of his class, a  remarkable achievement that reflects both his intellectual capacity and personal grit. 

Throughout his undergraduate studies, Terry distinguished himself through academic excellence  and leadership. He was awarded the prestigious Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)  scholarship by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Matthew Okpebholo Foundation  Scholarship in recognition of his academic performance and potential for impact. He was an active  volunteer in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) University of Benin Student Chapter, where  he served as a Financial Secretary, Treasurer and later as a Technical Information Officer. 

Terry’s teaching and mentorship abilities were further honed during his National Youth Service  Corps (NYSC) program, where he served as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Chemical  Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. There, he supported student learning  and contributed to instruction in reservoir engineering, reinforcing his passion for knowledge 

sharing and collaborative growth. 

Although trained in Petroleum Engineering, Terry’s research interests evolved towards atomic scale phenomena and sustainable energy solutions. As a research assistant in the Reservoir and  Geological Modeling Laboratory at the University of Benin, he worked on a data-driven project  exploring the feasibility of carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage in mature oil fields in Nigeria. This  experience sparked his deep interest in carbon management and highlighted the urgent need for  materials- and process-level solutions in tackling climate change. He realized that the next frontier  in this battle lies in the development of advanced electrochemical systems for CO₂ capture and  conversion. 

Terry was selected as one of only 34 graduate scholars out of over 3,000 applicants to join the  highly competitive 2024 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). Through intensive  workshops, mentorship, and guidance from EducationUSA Lagos, he successfully secured  multiple fully funded PhD offers. He will begin his PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular  Engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Fall 2025, where his research will focus on  computational modeling of electrochemical energy systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and CO₂  conversion technologies.

Timothy God-Giveth Olusegun is a highly motivated and passionate medical scientist. He  graduated with First Class Honors in Medical Laboratory Science from Achievers University,  Nigeria, and has remained committed to improving the quality of life through medical diagnostics,  research, teaching, and community service.  

Following his graduation, Timothy undertook a one-year internship at the University College  Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State. He served as the general intern representative for the Nigeria Union  of Allied Health Practitioners, where he advocated for the implementation of the nationally  approved medical intern allowance. During this period, he was actively involved in conducting  laboratory investigations to aid the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. He also  worked as a research assistant, contributing to the Severe Typhoid in Africa Program, where he  supported disease surveillance through blood culture techniques for the isolation of Salmonella.  Additionally, he participated in the Candida auris genomic characterization project, collecting  clinical samples from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for downstream molecular analysis.  

Timothy currently serves as an assistant lecturer at the School of Medical Laboratory Technology,  OLA Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Ibadan. He leads a study investigating the relationship between  the cardiometabolic index and glycemic control and also mentors medical laboratory technicians  in diagnostic procedures using biological specimens.  

His growing interest in biomedical research and pursuit of graduate education led him to apply for  the EducationUSA Opportunity Fund Program in 2024. Out of over 3,000 applicants, he was  selected as one of only 34 awardees. With the program’s comprehensive support, he secured a  fully funded PhD in Biomedical Science at Augusta University.  

Timothy remains steadfast in his desire to become an independent scientist, committed to reducing  the burden of cardiovascular diseases and improving health outcomes globally.