Onyinye Kateamabilis Omenugha, a student of the Nigerian Law School was among those announced in the Top 50 finalists for the global prize given to exceptional students, making a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on society beyond, NewdayReporters understands.
Miss Onyinye, who hails from Nnobi, in Idemili South of Anambra State was among the top 50 chosen from thousands of applications from around the world who are all champions of change.
The Chegg.org Global Student Prize is a US$100,000 award presented to an exceptional student, making a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on society beyond.
The Varkey Foundation partnered with Chegg.org to launch the Global Student Prize in 2021, a sister award to its $1 million Global Teacher Prize. It was established to create a powerful new platform that shines a light on the efforts of extraordinary students everywhere who, together, are reshaping our world for the better.
The prize is open to all students who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in an academic institution or training and skills program. Part-time students as well as students enrolled in online courses are also eligible for the prize.
