Brilliant Nigerian Youth Secures UK Chevening Scholarship for Master’s at Bristol

Cursory: Afeez Olalekan Saka, a Nigerian Health Education graduate, secured a Chevening Scholarship for a master’s in Education at the University of Bristol, UK, specializing in Learning, Technology, and Society. He aims to use this opportunity to address global educational disparities by exploring the impact of socio-technical change and digital technology.

A brilliant Nigeria, Afeez Olalekan Saka has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. This scholarship will enable him to pursue his master’s degree at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.

Afeez Saka originally earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Education from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria, where he graduated with an outstanding second-class upper division.

Afeez joyfully shared this achievement on his LinkedIn profile, expressing his excitement at the opportunity to study for his master’s degree with the support of the Chevening full scholarship. His chosen field of study at the University of Bristol is Masters in Education, focusing on Learning, Technology, and Society.

He revealed that receiving the application email was a moment of great excitement, especially after spending a month on the Chevening Award reserve list and contemplating whether to reapply.

Afeez believes that this new phase in his educational journey will enhance his work with the non-governmental organization he is associated with, Literacy for African Child Education and Development (LACED Africa), as well as Community Tech LAB.

Afeez is embarking on this journey to the University of Bristol with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of socio-technical change and exploring how digital technology can address educational disparities on a global scale.

He expressed his gratitude to his network of mentors and leaders who supported him throughout the interview process, providing valuable recommendations. Afeez also extended his thanks to the Chevening Awards for this incredible opportunity and to the University of Bristol for believing in his potential. He eagerly anticipates the multitude of opportunities that lie ahead as a Chevening scholar.

Source: Scholarshipregion

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