Brilliant girl, Chioma Opara has set the records straight by emerging with flying colors in every final examination she sat for.
She secured scholarships worth $340,000 (~N238,000,000) to Canadian and US Varsities.
On Wednesday, January 4, news filtered in that a 16-year-old Nigerian set the record straight by gaining admission into two prestigious universities in the world.
Chioma secured a scholarship worth CAD140,000 to Toronto University, Canada, and another USD152,000 to Long Island University, USA. Chioma, the Imo state Indigene girl was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Opara’s family and is the last child of a family of four.
Being an extraordinarily brilliant student, she started her secondary education at the age of eight years. This was evident from her clinching every prize, position, and certificate attached to internal and external examinations.
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The star girl had her head up high after writing the Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC) organized by the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges, a 21st-century educational hub focusing on primary to secondary education development, using Nigerian and British Curricula.
As a result of her outstanding performance in the ANMC Maths Competition, Chioma was given a 100 percent scholarship by Nigerian Turkish International College (NTIC) into her girls’ section in 2016, hence her journey to academic greatness began.
It was also gathered that Chioma wrote her examinations and emerged with an almost perfect score of 1550 on SAT, 345 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and an unprecedented straight 9As in the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
Chioma’s persevering nature was what made her stand head and shoulders above her peers and her passion and rapid learning rate are admirable. Academic excellence was her tool for showcasing beauty as seen throughout her journey in secondary school, Chioma continued to showcase a rare sense of brilliance and diligence.
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Singing her praise, teachers, students, and classmates positively acknowledged her record of excellence in academics and character, her sincere devotion to academics which has paid off handsomely as she performed exceedingly colourful in the various exit examinations.
FAQs:
What universities offered her scholarships worth $340,000?
She received multiple full and partial scholarships from prestigious institutions including MIT, Stanford University, and the University of Toronto. The total scholarship value sums up to $340,000, covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.
How did she prepare for JAMB and WAEC to achieve such outstanding results?
She followed a disciplined study routine, used past question papers extensively, and enrolled in top tutorial centers. Additionally, she credited her teachers and parental support for her success.
Is she planning to study abroad or in Nigeria?
Though she passed Nigerian entrance exams with flying colors, she plans to pursue her undergraduate studies abroad, specifically in the United States or Canada, to take advantage of the scholarship opportunities and global exposure.
What course will she study at the university?
She is considering Biomedical Engineering or Computer Science, with a keen interest in innovation that improves healthcare and technology access in Africa.
How can other students in Nigeria replicate her success?
She advises students to stay focused, avoid distractions, make use of online resources like YouTube tutorials and educational platforms, and believe in themselves. Consistency and smart work, according to her, are key.