Six extraordinary Nigerian students, selected from over 11,000 candidates worldwide, have been shortlisted for the prestigious $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024, highlighting their impactful contributions in fields ranging from health advocacy to environmental sustainability.
Six Nigerian students have been shortlisted for the prestigious $100,000a Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024, selected from over 11,000 nominations across 176 countries. This award, now in its fourth year, recognizes young change-makers’ extraordinary achievements globally.
The Nigerian finalists include Okechukwu Clinton Ifeanyi, an Optometry student at the University of Benin; Bello Peace Olalekan, a Chemical Engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University; activist Joel Mordi; student mentor Jennifer Uchechukwu Obiorah; academic mentor Roseline Adewuyi; and education advocate Karimot Odebode from Ibadan. These students have made significant impacts in their fields and communities.
Chegg.org, in partnership with the Varkey Foundation, launched the Global Student Prize in 2021 to shine a light on exceptional students worldwide who are reshaping our world for the better. The prize is open to all students aged 16 and above, including part-time and online students.
Okechukwu Clinton Ifeanyi overcame hardships to excel academically, becoming a health advocate and founding The I-CARE Campaign for cataract surgeries. Bello Peace Olalekan, inspired by his missionary parents, achieved academic excellence in Chemical Engineering and developed an innovative carbon market solution through his startup, Chemotronix. Joel Mordi, a recipient of the Princess Diana Legacy Award, founded the Mordi Ibe Foundation, impacting over 500,000 students and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and refugee education.
Jennifer Uchechukwu Obiorah founded TeamUpcyclers to empower marginalized communities through waste-to-wealth initiatives, impacting thousands of students and supporting diverse communities. Roseline Adewuyi, a gender equality advocate, founded the Roseline Initiative and has been recognized by the UN for her mentorship programs, impacting over 6,000 girls. Karimot Odebode, an advocate for education and gender equality, founded the Black Girl’s Dream Initiative and has represented global youth at the UN.
Nigerian students have a history of excelling in the Chegg.org Global Student Prize, with several making the top 50 shortlist in previous years. Chegg’s Chief Communications Officer, Heather Hatlo Porter, congratulated the finalists, emphasizing the impact of their achievements on a hopeful future. Sunny Varkey, founder of the Varkey Foundation, highlighted the crucial role of education in building a better world and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
These inspiring stories of Nigerian students showcase the transformative power of education and their commitment to making a positive impact on society.
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