Izuchukwu Okafor from Nigeria is currently a final year PhD candidate in Reproductive Biology at Pan African University of Life and Earth Science Institute (PAULESI) in Ibadan. He also serves as the students’ representative and a member of the governing council of the Pan African University. In addition, he is a member of the PAULESI Centre of Excellence Incubation Community and teaches anatomy to medical and paramedical students.
Izuchukwu is the recipient of a Pan African University PhD Scholarship, funded by the African Union. He has a passion for leadership and community development, and initiated and carried out several community development projects across Nigeria which has earned him state awards and book recognition.
He has developed a systematic and strategic mentorship model for young people interested in teaching, research, community development and leadership. Izuchukwu is also the co-founder and project manager of the Lifeporté Educational project which has trained over 300 students and teachers in sciences and nade it to the finals of the 2020 science engagement breakthrough programme in Germany.
He decided to join the Africademics Scholarship Ambassador Programme because it will give him the opportunity to serve Africans in all corners of the continent, amplify his voice, and create the much-needed synergy with others for the realization of the common goal of educational advancement.
In 10 years’ time, Izuchukwu aims to be an active top researcher, policymaker and leader in reproductive sciences, and have a strong partnership with government and stakeholders for translational research and development. communication in Africa. Something people might not know about Izuchukwu is that he is as shy as he is bold.
Welcome to the Africademics Ambassador Programme, Izuchukwu!
The Scholarship Ambassador Programme
Through the Scholarship Ambassador Programme Africademics trains volunteers from across Africa to become scholarship advisors and mentors. Ambassadors complete a 4-month online course with virtual lectures, case studies and additional activities. Once they have successfully graduated, our Scholarship Ambassadors offer personal support, advice and mentorship for scholarship seekers and applicants in and from Africa.
Our 2022 Ambassador cohort started their training in April 2022 and we are thrilled to have over 90 students and scholars from across the African continent on board this year. In 2021, we welcomed our first cohort of 30 Scholarship Ambassadors who completed their training in November 2021. They now offer free scholarship consultations, mentorship and application assistance for scholarship seekers in and from Africa on a regular basis.
Meet our team of Scholarship Ambassadors here and let us know via our contact form if you would like to book a personal consultation with one of them!
