- African lady becomes first female to bag Master degree with China scholarship.
- The prestigious China Schwarzman Scholarship offers a fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University.
- Melissa expressed her pride in representing Kenya and African women of color in spaces where they are underrepresented.
African lady becomes first female to bag Master degree with China scholarship.
Melissa Kariuki, a talented young woman hailing from Kenya, achieved a remarkable feat by securing the distinguished Schwarzman Scholarship. This made her the inaugural Kenyan female recipient of this esteemed award, a remarkable accomplishment she proudly shared on her Linkedin profile.
Melissa, having recently completed her Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, was elated to have the opportunity to represent her nation and make her presence known in arenas where African women of color are underrepresented.
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African lady bags Master degree with China scholarship
Her academic journey commenced at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Science, specializing in Accounting and Finance. Expanding her knowledge, she also pursued studies in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at The African Leadership University.
Melissa’s outstanding achievements led her to clinch the prestigious China Schwarzman Scholarship, a fully-funded program open to international students aiming to pursue a Master’s degree in China.
This scholarship facilitates a year-long intensive master’s curriculum at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, fostering a global network of aspiring leaders who aspire to serve on an international scale.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Melissa not only celebrates the invaluable benefits of the scholarship but also takes immense pride in being the inaugural Kenyan woman to secure this renowned accolade.
Masters student spent N4.2m flying to school
In other news, a Masters student spent N4.2m flying to school. He said he intended to save on rent than spend extravagantly.
According to a report by USA Today, Bill, a financially mindful individual, shared his unique approach to saving on rent during his master’s degree at Berkeley University.
Recognizing the exorbitant rental prices in San Francisco compared to his more affordable living situation in Los Angeles, he decided to take flights three times a week instead.
