AFRICA | A young Nigerian man wins full scholarship to UNILAG, earns Chemistry degree with honors.
A young Nigerian man named Akinseinde Oluwasetemipe has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, earning a Second Class Upper Honors through the prestigious KPMG Scholarship Program.
Sharing his journey on LinkedIn, Akinseinde revealed that he was awarded the KPMG scholarship in 2018. The scholarship covered his tuition fees throughout his time at the university, allowing him to focus on his academics.
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the member firms of KPMG in Nigeria. Their University Scholarship Program sponsors selected Nigerian students through their tertiary education, offering a full scholarship, including accommodation fees. For information on how to apply, check HERE.
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Akinseinde’s academic journey was not without its challenges. He encountered hurdles such as prolonged academic strikes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased tuition fees. Despite these obstacles, which extended his four-year program to six years, he persevered and achieved success.
”Today marks a significant milestone in my academic journey as I officially graduate from the Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos. This achievement is a testament to perseverance and determination,,” he wrote.
Akinseinde expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, for His guidance throughout the journey, The KPMG board, for their sponsorship and belief in his potential and his parents and siblings, for their unwavering support.
He also thanked his lecturers, course advisor, department head, thesis supervisor, and the Dean of the Faculty of Science, for their mentorship and encouragement. Akinseinde appreciated his colleagues and friends, describing their contributions to his success as invaluable.
In addition to his academic achievements, Akinseinde served as the Public Relations Officer for the Department of Chemistry. He expressed gratitude to the department and the Faculty of Science for providing him with opportunities to grow beyond academics.
Akinseinde is excited about the next phase of his journey, armed with the knowledge, skills, and resilience he gained at the University of Lagos.
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