A Nigerian teenager who scored 304 out of 400 on the JAMB and was twice turned away now wins and receives a full scholarship to Russia University.
AFRICA | After being turned down twice for admission, a Nigerian lad who received a JAMB score of 304 out of 400 finally succeeds and receives a full scholarship to Russia University.
Okonkwo Chukwudozie Joshua, a resolute Nigerian student who encountered numerous obstacles during his pursuit of admission to a university, has overcome all obstacles to obtain a fully financed scholarship to study medicine at St. Petersburg State University in Russia.
Joshua was twice turned down for admission to Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), delaying his aspirations to become a doctor.
He did not receive an offer for his preferred course, medicine and surgery, even though he performed well on the post-UTME and scored an amazing 304 on the 2024 JAMB exam.
Joshua took the JAMB exam for the first time in 2022 and received a respectable score of 284. He was discouraged, though, when he was turned away from his preferred plan. He failed to register for JAMB in 2023 while awaiting an unfulfilled offer of admission.
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Joshua retook the UTME in 2024, determined to follow his dream, and received an exceptional score of 304. His dreams were crushed once more when he was granted admission to UNIZIK for a radiography course rather than medicine, which he turned down.
“First JAMB, 2022: Was not admitted; missed registration for 2023 while awaiting admission.”read at home for another year.304 in 2024. No more admissions.Becoming a doctor in the mud was my ambition. He remarked, “I will have to move on without school, but God knows I fought a good fight.”
His tweet gained a lot of praise and attention after going viral. Numerous internet users expressed support, and one user, Enyo Sam, came forward with a chance that may change someone’s life.
Joshua was notified by Enyo Sam about a full-tuition scholarship program in medicine at Saint Petersburg State University in Russia. Joshua felt more hopeful when Enyo and his group promised to help him with the admissions requirements and application procedure.
Joshua conveyed his appreciation for the help and provided details on how he handled the academic setbacks. He dabbled in website and graphic design to keep himself busy as he awaited admittance.
But the disappointment of being turned away time and time again made him change his priorities and eventually put even more effort into his education. “This is happening once more. However, I will undoubtedly pick up! Until I win, it won’t be finished! In his tweet, Joshua reflected on the difficulties he had encountered.
