Triumphing Through Trials: My Path to the Millennium Fellowship
I want to share a story with you today, one that I hope will inspire and encourage you never to give up on your dreams and aspirations. It's a story of persistence, passion, and the relentless pursuit of change.
In 2019, my journey with the Millennium Fellowship began when my dear friend Emmanuel Taiwo introduced me to this incredible opportunity. Taiwo is someone I've always known to have passion about social impact, tirelessly working towards creating positive change in his community and beyond. His unwavering dedication ignited a spark within me, a spark that would set me on a path of purpose.
For two consecutive years, from 2021 through 2022, I pursued a dream of becoming a Millennium Fellow, with each application bringing both hope and disappointment.
Today, I am thrilled and deeply honored to announce that persistence has paid off. I have been selected as a member of the Class of 2023 Millennium Fellows, representing the Federal University of Technology, Akure. This journey means joining a remarkable community of over 4,000 peers from 260+ campuses worldwide, all united by a shared commitment to create impactful social change.
The path to this moment was challenging. The application process was highly competitive, with an astounding 44,000+ applicants from 3,000+ campuses across 119 nations. Out of these, only 260+ campuses (just 9%) were chosen to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows in 2023.
What makes this journey even more rewarding is the recognition as an Emerging Technologist for this year, a testament to the potential of technology in effecting change.
This journey has taught me that dreams are worth pursuing, even in the face of adversity. Rejections and setbacks are not roadblocks but stepping stones on the path to success. I used the rejections and failures as stepping stones to learn from my mistakes and improve on each application.
To all those facing challenges and chasing their dreams, I encourage you to keep pushing forward. The road may be tough, but your determination will light the way. Your journey is a testament to your strength, and your dreams are within reach.
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