Rashidat Akande, PhD, a faculty member in the Department of Economics and Development Studies at Kwara State University, has secured a $24,000 CAD International Scholarship Grant.
This prestigious grant is awarded as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship – Advanced Scholars – West Africa (QES-AS-WA) scheme.
The announcement of D Akande’s achievement was made by Saeedat Aliyu, the Director of Relations at the university.
The statement highlighted that Akande emerged as the recipient of the QES-AS-WA scholarship award for the year 2022.
The theme for this year’s award was “Wurin ta na yin rubutu – Her own room to write.”
The statement further revealed that Akande’s participation in the program will span two months.
The primary objective of the program is to provide support to women who are pursuing a PhD. or are in the early stages of their research careers.
The aim is to enable these scholars to expand the horizons of their research and create long-lasting impacts in both Nigeria and Canada.
“This accomplishment reflects Rashidat Akande’s dedication to her field and her commitment to making meaningful contributions to the academic community,” the statement read.
It added, “Her success serves as an inspiration for aspiring scholars and researchers alike.”
