By Motunrayo Aboderin
The International officer, University of Wales, Newport, Mr. Glynn James, has said that Nigerian students in the institution have put Nigeria on a positive platform with their brilliance.
James said Nigerian students perform exceptionally well in the UK, and that the university in particular does not have problems with the Nigerian students.
While presenting a scholarship award to one of the winners of the university’s essay competition at the British Council, James added that the university was proud to have an excellent partnership with Nigeria.
The undergraduate, Oluwatosin Ilesanmi, received a 50 per cent reduction in tuition for her foundational year and a subsequent 50 per cent reduction per annum till she completes her degree.
During the event, University of Keele also awarded the 2nd winner of the essay competition, Tolulope Olumoyin a 50 per cent reduction in tuition to undergo a pre- master‘s programme in Information Technology at the university.
The Regional Manager, Study Group, Mrs. Yetunde Pereira, said that both candidates had to pass through a rigorous screening test by a group of consultants before they were chosen. ”The applicants which were 200 in total had to write an essay of about 1,200 words titled, “Why I would like to study in Britain”. Apart from the essay, there were also a series of interviews conducted on each applicant. We wanted to really know that whoever won the competition deserved to win.
”The main purpose of the scholarship is to prepare them to go into the corporate environment.
Source: Punch
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