Education U.S.A programme: Envoy Says U.S. Facilitated $28m Scholarship For Nigerian Students In 1 Year

The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, says her country has facilitated 28 million dollars scholarships for Nigerian students to study in U.S institutions in the past one year.

Leonard said this on Thursday at the commemoration of the Student Visa Day organised by the U.S Mission in Abuja.

She said that the scholarship process was facilitated by the Education U.S.A programme of the embassy which was keen on enabling Nigerian students pursue their academics and a future in the U.S.

The Ambassador said with over 13,700 students fulfilling their American education dreams, the United States welcomed more Nigerian students enrolled than ever before.

She added that Americans view university study as an investment in a professional future.

Leonard expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Education USA team which she says has helped Nigerian students apply for and receive more than 28 million dollars in scholarships and other educational funding to pursue their future.

She recognised the tremendous community impact that results when these ambitious students return to apply their knowledge and skills, as a result of the over 8,000 education and exchange programme alumni in Nigeria.

The envoy also noted that beyond studying in the U.S, the programme provides the opportunity for Nigerian students to meet with U.S citizens and other nationals which will help in strengthening bilateral ties.

She said that with more than one million students from 220 countries and territories, the United States hosts more international students than any other country in the world.