Empowering dreams: Prodigy Finance's Scholarship programme
We are breaking down barriers to education through scholarships.
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A $5,000 Scholarships awaits 5 exceptional students
At Prodigy Finance, our mission is to remove funding barriers to make education accessible for all. Over the years, we’ve supported over 43,000 students globally with our loans and awarded $525,000 in scholarships through our esteemed partners.
In September 2024 we ran a scholarship program with 5 prizes across 3 scholarship categories, specifically targeting exceptional students embarking on their educational journeys in January 2025.
We were overwhelmed by the incredible applications we received, and after a rigorous review process, we're thrilled to announce the winners of our five $5,000 scholarships.
Scholarship winners
Meet the winners of the Prodigy Finance scholarship programme for 2025 and learn more about their inspiring journeys.
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Emmanuella Ayeley Bentum
University of Colorado Denver | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies African Student Scholarship
"Winning the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies African Student Scholarship is truly life-changing for me. Coming from a family where education was seen as the key to overcoming challenges, this support allows me to continue my mission of addressing public health issues in Ghana. With this scholarship, I can further develop the skills I need to bridge the gap between health and environmental sustainability, and give back to the communities that shaped me."
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Youssef Ghoussoub
Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires | INSEAD | Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Prodigy Finance General Scholarship
"This opportunity brings me one step closer to fulfilling my ambition of transforming medical care beyond the boundaries of the operating room. It reinforces my commitment to use business as a force for good, addressing healthcare system challenges, and shaping a future where people in need receive the right treatment at the right time."
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Michael Kofi Acheampont
University of Louisville | College of Business | Master of Science Business Analytics (MSBA)
University of Louisville - College of Business Scholarship
"Getting the University of Louisville - College of Business/Prodigy Finance Scholarship is a tremendous honour for me. It is this support that not only affirms my efforts but also pushes me to have a positive effect on my field and to contribute to the growth of my community.”
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Jane Chidera Ohia
University of Louisiana at Lafayette | School of Computing and Informatics Ray P. Authement College of Sciences | Master of Informatics (MA)
Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies African Student Scholarship
"Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies African Scholarship will help in bringing my dream and academic passion to reality. It is an incredible opportunity to pursue my dreams and positively impact my community."
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Oluwasola Esho
Florida International University | Chapman Graduate School of Business | Master of Business Administration (PMBA)
Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies African Student Scholarship
"Being awarded this scholarship is both an honour and a motivation to strive harder in my academic and professional journey. It reaffirms my commitment to using education as a tool for positive change in Africa"
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Why apply for Prodigy’s Scholarships?
Reduce your education costs: Directly apply the award to your loan amount.
Stand out from the crowd: Showcase your determination and passion for an international education.
Proven track record: With over $525,000 already awarded, Prodigy’s scholarships opens doors to countless success stories.
Share your story: Inspire others on their journeys by featuring your success on our platform.
How are scholarship applications assessed?
Scholarship recipients are chosen based on eligibility for their chosen scholarship category and our internal assessment criteria.
Our internal shortlisting procedure will consider the following:
Skills-based criteria: Your written ability to articulate answers to entry essay questions; the quality of your writing skills, and the clarity of your written thoughts.
Motivational criteria: The content of your answers to entry essay questions. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
Drive to study abroad in their chosen field
Career and personal goals
Need and impact for scholarship and funding
Desire to help others access their academic dreams
Scholarship alumni
Meet our distinguished community of previous scholars who are on to great things. Get inspired by their stories and be part of something bigger.
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Chipo Jaya
George Washington University | School of Business | Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
"Receiving this scholarship feels like a dream come true. As an economics graduate now pursuing business analytics, this support empowers me to bridge the gap between data and decision-making. It’s an incredible opportunity to advance my career and merge my passion for economics with cutting-edge analytics. I’m excited to contribute to a future where data-driven insights shape smarter economic policies. Thank you Prodigy Finance, for the wonderful opportunity."
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Sahithi Vincy Salikineedi
University of Chicago | Harris School of Public Policy | Master of Public Policy (MPP)
"The Prodigy Finance Scholarship is not merely financial support but a recognition of my passion and commitment to driving positive change and fostering equitable progress through my academic pursuits. It reinforces that, dreams are valid regardless of background and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. With this support, I am confident that I can continue to make meaningful contributions to the field of public policy."
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Marta Kozielska
University of Oxford | Blavatnik School of Government | Master of Public Policy (MPP)
"The Prodigy Finance scholarship programme will greatly contribute to financing the Master of Public Policy course at the University of Oxford.This scholarship will help ensure that the high course fees are not a barrier to me realising my academic and professional aspirations."
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Pranjali Gupta
Yale University | Yale School of Public Health | Master of Public Health (MPH)
“I’m very pleased to receive this scholarship for the upcoming academic year, which will help me maximise the impact of my MPH. I look forward to utilising this support to make meaningful contributions towards addressing access disparities in healthcare systems.”
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Alexandra Phillips
ESADE | ESADE Business School | Master in International Management
"I am honoured to have been awarded a Prodigy Finance Scholarship. I so admire Prodigy Finance’s mission of breaking barriers to education for international students. I believe that seeing the world beyond where you come from is a vital form of education and personal growth, and I cannot wait to experience that first hand, when I begin my studies at ESADE. Thank you to Prodigy Finance for extending this honour to me."
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