AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian lady named Sarah Amashas been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, securing a fully funded opportunity to pursue a two-year Master’s degree across four European universities.
Sarah graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Benin, Nigeria, earning a second-class upper grade.
After completing her undergraduate studies, she spent time gaining practical work experience, which helped her refine her professional focus and identify her key areas of interest.
Four years later, her dedication paid off when she was awarded the Erasmus Joint Master’s in Social Work with Children and Youth (ESWOCHY).
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The program, supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, is coordinated by Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania and involves partner institutions including Riga Stradins University (Latvia), the Catholic University in Ruzomberok (Slovakia), and ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal).
Sarah was one of 97 Nigerians selected for the 2024 Erasmus Mundus fully funded scholarship, an honor she describes as a blessing and a testament to her commitment to social work.
She also applied for the Australia Awards Scholarship but received the Erasmus Mundus offer before completing that application.
Reflecting on her success, Sarah attributes her achievement to God, her dedication to social work, and the support of mentors and loved ones.
She emphasized how her experience volunteering with NGOs, developing leadership skills, and working with underserved communities made her application stand out.
Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Sarah expressed deep gratitude to her parents for their love, sacrifices, and encouragement, saying their unwavering support laid the foundation for this success.
She is excited about the opportunity to study in diverse cultural settings, meet people from different backgrounds, and grow both academically and professionally.
As she embarks on this journey, Sarah remains committed to making an impact. She looks forward to bringing back valuable insights to The Guided Group, her social work foundation dedicated to empowering young people and making a difference in underserved communities.
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