Six Nigerian students have been announced as part of the fifty finalists for the prestigious 2024 Chegg.org Global Student Prize.
This esteemed prize was established to create a powerful platform that highlights the efforts of extraordinary students worldwide who are collectively reshaping our world for the better.
The Nigerian finalists are Clinton Okechukwu studying Optometry at the University of Benin. Jennifer Obiorah, a Don Lavoie Fellow at the Mercatus Center, George Mason University, USA. Joel Mordi studying Politics, International Relations, and Global Development at the University of York.
Karimot Odebode is studying Education Policy and Analysis at Harvard University, USA, Peace Bello, a graduate of Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University and Roseline Adewuyi is studying French Literature at Purdue University, USA.
These remarkable students were selected from a large pool of 11,000 applications and nominations from 176 countries, showcasing their exceptional achievements and dedication.
A statement on Chegg.org’s website reads: “Our Finalists this year have significantly influenced their communities and beyond, spanning from environmental stewardship to social justice, healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and poverty alleviation. Selected from across the globe, these remarkable students are true champions of positive change. Explore their incredible achievements and initiatives and join us in celebrating their successes.”
