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06/03/2026

It's a New Month!

One of the biggest barriers to progress is waiting for certainty before taking action. Just as no one knows how a dice will land until it is thrown, you may never discover what is possible until you begin. Growth often begins with a step taken before the outcome is known.

Remember to start working on the requirements for your planned graduate school application, make that inquiry, and seek information from the right sources. The clarity you need may come from a conversation, a question asked, or a connection made.

What seems impossible today may simply be waiting for the right guidance, the right information, or the right opportunity.

As we move closer to the halfway point of the year, remember that there is still ample time to make meaningful progress. Every step counts. Every question asked matters. Every action taken moves you closer to your destination.

You do not have to know everything before you begin. You simply need to begin.

We are rooting for you and cheering you on throughout your graduate school journey.

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Happy New Month!June is here, bringing with it a reminder that every day holds new possibilities. As we reach the midpoi...
06/01/2026

Happy New Month!

June is here, bringing with it a reminder that every day holds new possibilities. As we reach the midpoint of the year, it is a great time to reflect on how far we’ve come, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and refocus on the goals that still lie ahead.

Whether your journey has unfolded exactly as planned or taken unexpected turns, remember that growth is often found in the steps taken consistently over time. Each day presents a new opportunity to learn, improve, and move closer to your aspirations.

As we embrace what lies ahead, may this month bring renewed motivation, meaningful progress, and opportunities that move you closer to your goals.

Welcome to June.





CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Still in the season of celebrating our scholars!We are excited to share t...
06/01/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)

Still in the season of celebrating our scholars!

We are excited to share that one of our hardworking and dedicated managers and scholar, Idowu Kunlere, PhD , completed his PhD and graduated on May 22, 2026, from the University of Delaware in Energy and Environmental Policy. We are so proud of you! Thank you for all you do for i-Scholar Initiative (iSI), Idowu Kunlere, PhD. We appreciate your commitment and contribution to the mission of iSI.

Congratulations, Dr. Kunlere! The Isi family is incredibly proud of you and excited for the greater things you will achieve. To our current and aspiring scholars: let this be a reminder, keep going, keep preparing, and keep believing.

We wish every one of our scholars the best reports in the weeks and months to come.

Thanks to all our partners, sponsors, and mentors for your support and commitment to this initiative.

Hard work pays! Stay Focused!


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i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) | Webinar Series Join the i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Innovation and Strategic Partnership Web...
05/24/2026

i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) | Webinar Series

Join the i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Innovation and Strategic Partnership Webinar Series for an insightful session:

🎓 Harnessing Graduate School Opportunities Beyond the USA: Asia, Europe, and Australia.

As the global academic landscape evolves, it is crucial that you remain informed, adaptable, and open to emerging opportunities across the world. This webinar is designed to help aspiring graduate students explore alternative pathways for higher education, scholarships, and research opportunities.

Our facilitators will share first-hand experiences and insights from leading institutions across different regions:

🔹 Iyinoluwa Davies – PhD Candidate, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 🇭🇰
🔹 Comfort Adegbenro – PhD Student, University of Georgia, UK 🇺🇸
🔹 Favour Agbajor – Doctoral Researcher, Deakin University, Australia 🇦🇺

📅 Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
⏰ Time: 08:00 PM WAT | 03:00 PM EST | 02:00 PM CST
📍 Platform: Zoom
🆔 Meeting ID: 952 3289 5343

Whether you are exploring Hong Kong, Europe, Australia, or seeking to diversify your graduate school options, this session will provide guidance on:

✅ Graduate admissions pathways
✅ Scholarship and funding opportunities
✅ Research environments and career prospects
✅ Navigating international education beyond traditional destinations

Your academic journey has global possibilities — come discover them.


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CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) One of our 2022 scholars, Chibuzor Igweonu, recently completed his Master...
05/21/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)

One of our 2022 scholars, Chibuzor Igweonu, recently completed his Master's program and graduated on the 15th May, 2026, with a Master’s degree in Crafts and Hawkins from the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University, USA.

Congratulations, Chibuzor! The Isi family is incredibly proud of you and excited for the greater things you will achieve. To our current and aspiring scholars: let this be a reminder, keep going, keep preparing, and keep believing.

We wish every one of our scholars the best reports in the weeks and months to come.

Thanks to all our partners, sponsors, and mentors for your support and commitment to this initiative.

Hard work pays! Stay Focused!


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CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) One of our 2019 scholars, David Nworie recently completed & defended his ...
05/18/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)

One of our 2019 scholars, David Nworie recently completed & defended his PhD in Geology and was awarded a PhD degree on the 15th May 2026 from Colorado School of Mines, USA. This is a huge milestone and we celebrate you!

Congratulations, Dr. David! The Isi family is incredibly proud of you and excited for the greater things you will achieve. To our current and aspiring scholars: let this be a reminder, keep going, keep preparing, and keep believing.

We wish every one of our scholars the best reports in the weeks and months to come.

Thanks to all our partners, sponsors, and mentors for your support and commitment to this initiative.

Hard work pays! Stay Focused!


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CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)At i-Scholar Initiative (iSI), we are always proud to see our scholars rea...
05/14/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)

At i-Scholar Initiative (iSI), we are always proud to see our scholars reach remarkable milestones, and their achievements are worth celebrating. Their hard work, commitment to their duties, and persistence have paid off.

One of our 2020 scholars, Ifunanya Rejoice Akaniro, completed and defended her PhD dissertation last fall at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. Dr. Ifunanya Akaniro is currently a Research Fellow at The University of Hong Kong, working closely with an industry partner, HWA Natural Gas, on catalytic steam reforming of coal to synthetic natural gas (SNG).

Congratulations, Dr. Akaniro! The Isi family is incredibly proud of you and excited for the greater things you will achieve. To our current and aspiring scholars: let this be a reminder, keep going, keep preparing, and keep believing.

We wish every one of our scholars the best reports in the weeks and months to come.

Thanks to all our partners, sponsors, and mentors for your support and commitment to this initiative.

Hard work pays! Stay Focused!


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CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) It’s the season! We would be celebrating our scholars who recently comple...
05/13/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!! | i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)

It’s the season! We would be celebrating our scholars who recently completed their MSc and PhD. At i-Scholar Initiative (iSI), we are always proud to see our scholars reach remarkable milestones, and their achievements are worth celebrating. Their hard work, commitment to their duties, and persistence have paid off.

One of our operations managers and scholar, Fahidat Gbadamosi, completed her PhD and graduated on May 7, 2026, from the University of South Carolina. Her graduation is not only a personal achievement but also a powerful reminder of what is possible when talent meets opportunity, mentorship, discipline, and resilience.

Through her journey, she has embodied the values we hold dearly at i-Scholar Initiative (iSI): academic excellence, service, leadership, and a commitment to lifting others along the way. Even while pursuing her doctoral studies, she continued to contribute meaningfully to our mission of mentoring and empowering young African scholars to access fully funded graduate opportunities in world-class universities.

Congratulations, Dr. Gbadamosi! The Isi family is incredibly proud of you and excited for the greater things you will achieve. To our current and aspiring scholars: let this be a reminder, keep going, keep preparing, and keep believing.

We wish every one of our scholars the best reports in the weeks and months to come.

Thanks to all our partners, sponsors, and mentors for your support and commitment to this initiative.

Hard work pays! Stay Focused!


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05/13/2026

Sometimes, the hardest part of chasing a big goal isn’t the goal itself, but rather the waiting period.
· Waiting for the opportunity to open up.
· Waiting for clarity to arrive.
· Waiting for things to finally look the way we imagined.

But waiting is never really empty time. It is the quiet space where growth is happening in ways we don't always notice or may look insignificant at first.
This in-between season can still be meaningful if we choose to treat it that way.

Instead of waiting aimlessly and counting the number of rejections, you can use it to build skills that support the goal, strengthen habits that will carry you further, or explore other interests that expand your perspective. What feels like “not there yet” is often where the foundation is being built.
And many times, the path doesn’t just move straight toward what we planned.
· It bends,
· It shifts,
· It asks us to learn things we didn’t expect.
That doesn’t mean you have gone off track, it is just life being ''LIFE"

So while you are waiting for the goal to show up, don’t put your life on pause. Keep creating. Keep learning. Keep becoming the kind of person who will be ready when the moment finally arrives.
Because progress isn’t only in reaching, it is also in what you are building while the desired results are on the way.

04/15/2026

We often overlook the power of seemingly small things. Yet, when we pause to consider them, they become powerful reminders and evidence that progress is taking place, even when it feels otherwise.

We should not overlook those small wins, for they accumulate into something far greater if we allow patience and consistency to have their way. A procedure that worked weeks, months, or even years ago should not be dismissed simply because a recent attempt did not succeed. It is easy to conclude that nothing works; however, a closer and more honest reflection often reveals that several things have indeed worked.

This week, be intentional about ruminating over those small victories. Let them fuel your motivation, strengthen your resolve, and remind you that progress is not absent; it is unfolding. These moments may be small, but they carry the power to keep you moving forward and ultimately position you for greater success.

Let the growing version of you keep evolving.

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