The i-Scholar Initiative(iSI) has reassured its commitment to empowering talented but underserved Nigerian youths through its 2025 Scholarship Awards, continuing its mission to bridge the opportunity gap and foster future African changemakers. Themed “Expanding the Pipeline of Change Agents to Transform Africa,” the event celebrated a new cohort of scholars who have received funding and mentorship to pursue postgraduate studies at top global institutions.
In his opening remarks, iSI Founder Victor Ogunmola emphasised the organisation’s core belief: “Talent is universal, but opportunity is not. We all have a role to bridge the gap for others.” He described iSI’s model as a strategic response to systemic challenges that often hinder academically gifted Nigerian graduates from accessing international education. These challenges include the high cost of standardised examinations, application fees, visa processes, and a lack of mentorship.
To overcome these barriers, iSI provides comprehensive support, including funding for GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and TOEFL examinations, assistance with graduate school applications and visa processes, and access to a global network of mentors.
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