Greensprings’ IB Diploma Students Secure $8.5m Scholarships from Top Universities Globally

Uchechukwu Nnaike 

The class of 2024 of the Greensprings School’s IB Diploma Programme has once again showcased the programme’s excellence by securing over $8.5 million worth of scholarships to study at top-ranked universities across the world.  

Among these achievers is Emmanuela Ilok, who has gained full scholarships to study Computer Science at multiple Ivy League institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yale University, Columbia University, and Stanford University.

Speaking with journalists, Ilok expressed excitement, saying, “It all seems unreal. I am very excited and grateful to God, my parents, and my school.” She revealed that she joined Greensprings School 15 years ago, and the school has been instrumental to her success by providing her with the support, motivation, and resources needed for excellence. 

Ilok also disclosed that the IB Diploma Programme’s robust curriculum and rigour have helped shape her for success. Ultimately, she expressed joy at seeing that her hard work and dedication paid off.

The School’s Deputy Director of Education, Mrs. Feyisara Ojugo, said, “I am extremely proud of the performance of our IB Diploma students. They have done amazingly well. Their acceptance into top universities globally on scholarship is a testimony to their hard work and the support that our school provides to ensure that their dreams come true.”

“I particularly commend Emmanuela Ilok, who was awarded full scholarships into Ivy League universities like MIT and Yale, among others, with a 1% acceptance rate. Emmanuela has journeyed with us from pre-school through elementary, secondary, and now the IB Diploma Programme. She has been a high achiever, and as a school, we have ensured that we provide the adequate support and environment she needs to attain her full potential. Seeing her succeed this way makes us proud of her.” 

Ojugo revealed that over the years, the school has had similar reports of strides by its IB Diploma students, with different sets receiving scholarships worth millions of dollars to study their choice courses in their preferred institutions. “These students have been able to record such a high level of success because of the robustness of the IB Diploma programme,” she said. 

The Greensprings IB Diploma programme is a two-year sixth-form programme designed to prepare secondary school students for life in tertiary institutions. Students admitted into the programme are expected to have a minimum of five credits in their O’ Levels (GCSEs, IGCSEs, or WASSCE), including English and Mathematics.