Nigerian student Noel Ifeanyi Alumona short-listed for $100,000 global student prize

Noel Ifeanyi Alumona, a Nigerian-born student has been shortlisted for the esteemed Chegg.org’s Global Student prize 2023, worth a staggering N79 million ($100,000).

The prestigious award recognizes students who have made significant contributions to their communities, bringing positive change through their innovative initiatives.

Currently pursuing a master’s degree at Vanderbilt University, Noel Ifeanyi Alumona has been actively involved in advocating for gender equality and empowering young minds through his non-governmental organization (NGO), Boys Champions.

Part of the release reads;

“In 2018, he founded Boys Champions – a youth-led nonprofit organization supporting boys and men on their journey to manhood by teaching them positive masculinity and showing them how to relate to women respectfully. Boys Champions also brings books and educational resources to rural communities via a mobile library, with the aim of raising the next generation of future leaders.”

Reacting to the exhilarating news of his short-listing for the Global Student Prize, Noel expressed his gratitude to Chegg.org for providing a platform that empowers students like him to showcase their dedication to education, innovation, and creating positive change.

Noel said;

“I am grateful to Chegg for providing a platform that empowers students like me to showcase our dedication to education, innovation, and positive change. The Global Student Prize has been an inspiring journey, and I am humbled to be part of a group of such talented and passionate individuals from around the world.

I look forward to the next stage of the competition and the opportunity to share my vision for a better world through education. Together, we can make a positive impact on society and pave the way for a brighter future.”

The winner of the Global Student Prize, set to be announced in August, will receive the coveted N79 million ($100,000) award as a token of recognition for their remarkable efforts in touching their communities and bringing about positive changes through education and innovation.