Seventeen-year-old Oluwafemi Ositade, a Nigerian student hailing from The Ambassadors College in Ota, has accomplished a remarkable feat by securing full scholarships to numerous prestigious universities in the United States, Canada, and Qatar.
Among these institutions are Ivy League giants like Harvard, along with other esteemed Canadian and Qatari universities, amounting to over $3.5 million in scholarship funds.
Ositade’s exceptional journey to success traces back to his outstanding performance in the SAT, where he achieved a perfect score in Mathematics (800/800) and a near-perfect score of 760 out of 800 in reading and writing, coupled with an impressive CGPA of 4.04/4.0 from college.
Bolstered by his extraordinary achievements, Ositade received a total of 14 scholarship offers from distinguished institutions, nine of which are full ride scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, allowance, and other expenses.
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The list of universities extending these scholarships includes Harvard University, Brown University, Duke University, University of Toronto Lester B Pearson Scholarship, and others.
Ositade’s academic prowess extends beyond standardized tests, as evidenced by his second-best ranking in Nigeria for the year 2023 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with a score of 358.
Moreover, in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), he earned eight A’s and one B2.
Notably, Ositade has represented his schools in numerous local and international competitions, earning accolades for both himself and his school.
Driven by a profound passion for Quantum Computing and Mathematics, Ositade aims to pursue a degree in Computational Physics, poised to make significant contributions in his chosen field.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of his alma mater, The Ambassadors College, Ota, Ositade attributes his success to the structured academic program offered by the institution.
Combining British and Nigerian curricula, the school equips students with essential skills and knowledge to excel on both local and international platforms. By offering specialized courses such as SAT, IELTS, and A-levels, the school ensures that students like Ositade not only achieve stellar academic results but also position themselves for prestigious scholarships in Ivy League universities.
Upon receiving the life-changing news of his acceptance to Harvard, Brown, Duke, and other esteemed universities, Ositade expressed profound elation, attributing his achievements to the grace of God, who has been the cornerstone of his success.
His remarkable achievements serve as a testament to the wealth of opportunities available for Nigerian youths to shine on the global academic stage.
