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Founded by Dr. Michael Taiwo, we remove financial barriers preventing talented students in developing countries from accessing global education.

We provide approximately $1,000 per scholar to cover standardized tests and application fees, plus comprehens

11/05/2026

Make sure you study and be productive.

11/04/2026

Zakari Ya’u Yunusa is a First-Class Chemistry graduate of Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria, where he graduated with a CGPA of 4.86/5.00 and was named Best Graduating Student in 2023.

His research interests centre on catalysis, particularly photocatalysis for pollutant degradation and the conversion of biomass into clean fuels. His undergraduate research on heavy metal contamination in vegetables sparked his interest in developing sustainable chemical solutions to environmental challenges.

Beyond academics, Zakari is passionate about education, mentorship, and youth development. Following his National Youth Service at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, where he lectured and supported research activities, he continued his commitment to community development through the Arewa Youth Mentorship Program, providing tutorials, career guidance, and educational support to young people.

His long-term ambition is to contribute to Nigeria's sustainable energy transition through innovative research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry, while creating opportunities for underprivileged young people to achieve their academic and career aspirations.

11/03/2026

Dear graduate, congratulations on making it this far. But graduation is only the beginning of another journey. Beyond your certificate, there are important decisions, habits, and skills that will shape your next chapter. Pay attention to these 15 lessons:

1. Don't wait for a job to gain experience. Volunteer, intern, take up projects, and find ways to apply what you know.

2. Learn a skill outside your degree. Give yourself an additional advantage in the job market.

3. Don't stop learning. Your degree is a foundation, not the finish line.

4. Build genuine relationships. Your network can expose you to opportunities you may never find online.

5. Learn how to communicate. Being knowledgeable is good. Being able to express your knowledge is even better.

6. Take your finances seriously. Learn budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible spending.

7. Don't apply for jobs blindly. Research organisations and tailor your applications.

8. Build a strong professional presence. Take LinkedIn seriously. Let people see what you know and what you can do.

9. Document your achievements. Keep records of projects, responsibilities, and results. They will come in handy when updating your CV.

10. Don't despise small opportunities. Your first opportunity doesn't have to be your dream job.

11. Learn to solve problems. Employers value people who can think critically and find solutions.

12. Be intentional about mentorship. Find people whose career journeys you admire and learn from their experiences.

13. Don't compare your timeline with others. Everyone's journey is different. Focus on your own growth.

14. Learn to take feedback. Not every correction is an attack. Sometimes, it is exactly what you need to improve.

15. Take responsibility for your growth. Nobody will be more invested in your career than you should be.

Remember, you don't have to figure everything out immediately. Give yourself room to learn, make mistakes, explore opportunities, and grow.

11/02/2026

Vahyalajah Eunice Kwaji is a First-Class graduate of Petroleum and Gas Engineering from Nile University of Nigeria, where she graduated top of her class with a 4.99/5.0 CGPA and was named Overall Best Female Graduating Student. From Adamawa State, Nigeria, Eunice is passionate about using education, engineering, and technology to drive meaningful impact, particularly by expanding opportunities for girls in STEM.

Her research interests span energy innovation and artificial intelligence. She presented her machine-learning-based oil production allocation research at SPE NAICE 2025. Her achievements include the Girl in STEM Leadership Award, the APWEN Outstanding Academic Performance Award, and selection as one of eight Energy Leaders for Tomorrow 2025 by Energy Intelligence, London.

As President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nile University Chapter, Eunice led outreach initiatives that impacted over 2,500 students, inspiring young people, particularly girls, to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the Energy4me programme.

Eunice aspires to advance research in upstream development strategy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), integrating artificial intelligence to optimize oil production, reduce emissions, and expand energy access across Africa.

10/30/2026

Scholarship Alerts (Fully Funded Opportunities)

Here are several major scholarships you can apply for (or prepare to apply) for in 2026.

Deadlines and eligibility vary. Always check the official websites.

University of Sydney Studentship in Australia |

Closes October 31 2026
🔗 https://jkk.name/students/recruiting

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scholarship 2027

Closes November 20 2026
🔗 https://jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id=119705

Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship (MMF) 2027

Closes November 30 2026
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd-hNZg_XRYog-Tx0uBHQq4DiEz9tYpf31tlCxt4zNyWhmqA/viewform?usp=header

2027 China University of Petroleum Scholarships For International Students

Closes December 15 2026
🔗 https://cie.upc.edu.cn/admission_en/info/1209/1201.htm

2027 Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship To Study in UK, France, Denmark

Closes January 22 2027
🔗 https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasmusmundus/clmce/howtoapply/ #

2027 Imperial College President Scholarship

Closes March 1 2027
🔗 https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-doctoral/grants-scholarships/presidents-phd/

10/29/2026

Whenever you feel lazy or overwhelmed by a task, commit to doing it for just 5 minutes.

Want to study? Start with 5 minutes.
Need to read a book? Start with 5 minutes.
Have an assignment? Work on it for 5 minutes.

Why does it work?

Starting is often harder than continuing. Once you overcome the initial resistance, it's easier to keep going.

Remember that you don't need to feel motivated to start. Sometimes, starting is what creates the motivation.

10/29/2026

Have you ever seen a scholarship, wanted to apply, and then talked yourself out of it because you “only” have an HND or you felt your academic qualifications were small?

Meet Adams Momoh, the first MT Scholar whose highest qualification is an HND.

Adams earned distinctions in both his ND and HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, and was the best graduating student at both levels. He still had to work through assumptions about polytechnic graduates, tight finances, and very little guidance.

Adams did everything possible to be competitive, which earned him an admission offer to a direct PhD programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Now he wants to help other polytechnic and university students find their way to graduate school.

His story has one simple lesson: don’t reject yourself before you’ve checked whether you qualify.

Read his full story on our blog. The link is in the comments.

10/28/2026

is a trailblazing Food Engineering graduate from the University of Ilorin, where she became the first female in her department to graduate with First-Class Honours, earning an impressive CGPA of 4.66/5.00. As the first daughter in a family of five, her journey reflects resilience, determination, and a commitment to excellence.

Throughout her undergraduate studies, Tofunmi balanced academic excellence with entrepreneurial ventures in catering, event planning, and makeup artistry, pursuing these businesses out of passion and necessity.

Despite these responsibilities, she distinguished herself through leadership and service, serving as her class representative, departmental social coordinator, and project group leader. She also volunteered as an academic tutor within her department and fellowship.

Her dedication to continuous growth was recognized in 2024 when she received a voucher to take the GRE, scoring 308/340 with 4.0 in Analytical Writing. Beyond her personal achievements, Tofunmi has tutored secondary school students since 2020 and established an initiative in 2024 to reward high-performing undergraduates, encouraging others to strive for academic excellence.

Passionate about innovative food processing technologies, Tofunmi aspires to pursue impactful graduate research that contributes to advancements in the field.

Outside academics, she finds joy and strength in singing, which continues to inspire her journey and reinforce her commitment to personal growth and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

10/28/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Rhema Ajao, a 2025 MT Scholar who has earned the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship to pursue a Master’s degree in Architectural and Urban Contemporary Heritage.

His studies will take him across three European countries: Spain, Italy, and Lithuania, through the University of the Basque Country, Politecnico di Torino, and Kaunas University of Technology, beginning in Fall 2026.

A First-Class-minded scholar, Rhema earned his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, graduating in the top 4% of his class with a CGPA of 4.19/5.00. He also completed his master’s degree at FUTA with an impressive CGPA of 4.63/5.00.

But Rhema’s passion for architecture goes beyond buildings. Growing up in an unfinished building, he witnessed the realities of construction firsthand, including the risks faced by low-income construction workers. That experience shaped his vision of making buildings safer, smarter, and more inclusive.

Today, he hopes to advance sustainable design and digital construction technologies across Africa, making better building practices more accessible and improving lives and livelihoods.

We’re proud to see Rhema take this next step toward that vision. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!

Let’s celebrate Rhema Ajao!

10/27/2026

2025 MT Scholar, Phebe James has been selected for the first Nigerian cohort of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) STEM Traineeship Programme.

The programme gives early-career women in STEM hands-on technical training and leadership development. It prepares them to design inclusive, resilient energy and finance systems for a fairer global clean energy transition.

And that’s not all. Phebe has also been named one of the Top 100 Africa Future Leaders.

These recognitions fit the path she has been on all along. Phebe graduated top of her Chemical Engineering class at the University of Abuja with a CGPA of 4.85/5.00. As an undergraduate, she used microbial fuel cells to generate electricity from abattoir wastewater, and she designed a process to produce syngas from rice husks. Today she works as a research assistant with an energy company in Abuja.

Her focus has always been cleaner,more sustainable energy. Her next step is a graduate degree in Energy and Sustainability.

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