A Nigerian student, Oluwafemi Ositade, has bagged full scholarships to Harvard University and 13 other universities in the United States, Canada and Qatar.
The 17-year-old Oluwafemi Ositade, a member of the Class of
2023 of The Ambassadors College, Ota,
Ogun State, has secured full scholarships to multiple Ivy League
Universities and other prestigious universities in the United States, Canada,
and Qatar.
A statement by The Ambassadors College, Ota, Ogun State, revealed that Ositade’s
astounding success stemmed from his exceptional performance in the SAT where he
achieved a perfect score in Mathematics (800/800), a near-perfect score of 760 out of 800 in
reading and writing, and a CGPA of 4.0/4.0 from college, in addition to his
other academic and personal achievements.
It read, “Armed with these remarkable achievements and track
record of excellence, Ositade received 14 scholarships from renowned
institutions nine of which are full-ride scholarships (covering tuition,
accommodation, allowance, and all other student’s expenses).”
Below is the list of the universities that have extended
scholarship offers to Ositade, Harvard University, Brown University, Duke
University, University of Toronto Lester B Pearson Scholarship, Wesleyan
University, Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar, University of Miami, Howard
University, Stetson University, Fisk University, University of Toronto
Mississauga Campus, University of Toronto St. George Campus, University of
Toronto Scarborough Campus and Drexel University.
The statement added that the scholarships amounted to
$3,511,582.
It read, “Oluwafemi’s achievements underscore the plethora
of opportunities available for Nigerian youths to thrive on the global academic
stage.
“Hailing from Ogun State, a region renowned for producing
numerous academic scholars and achievers, Oluwafemi has once again solidified
and projected Ogun as the hub of academic champions. His remarkable success
adds to the illustrious history of academic excellence associated with Ogun
State.
“His academic prowess extends beyond standardized tests. In
the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, with a score of 358, he ranked
as the second best in Nigeria for the year 2023. Additionally, in the 2023 West
African Senior School Certificate Examination, Oluwafemi’s results were among
the highest in his school, boasting 8A1s and 1B2. It is also worthy of note
that Oluwafemi has represented his schools in lots of local and international
competitions where he has also proven his academic prowess with many laurels
won by himself and his schools,” it read.
The statement added that Ositade had a passion for Quantum
Computing and Mathematics, and intended to pursue a degree in Computational
Physics.
Ositade revealed that these feats couldn’t have been
possible without his zeal and the preparatory efforts of his alma mater, The
Ambassadors College, Ota (a Christian Co-Educational School).
“The school’s structured academic program, blending British
and Nigerian curricula, equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge
to excel on both local and international platforms. Offering classes and
specialized courses such as SAT, IELTS, and A-levels, the school ensures that
students like Oluwafemi not only achieve stellar academic results but also
position themselves for coveted scholarships in Ivy League universities.”