First-Class Engineering Graduate Details NNPC Scholarship Test Experience
A first-class civil engineering graduate has shared his detailed experience while writing a scholarship aptitude test, offering insights into the challenging questions and his personal journey. Chibueze Igiligi, who recently transitioned from civil engineering to technology, applied for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC-L)/TotalEnergies International Scholarship and documented his observations on LinkedIn.
Scholarship Application and Test Observations
In his LinkedIn post, Igiligi explained his decision to apply for the prestigious scholarship despite his career shift. "I took a scholarship test today. I probably didn't pass. But here's why I'm still grateful," he wrote. The graduate revealed that he was shortlisted from thousands of applicants and participated in the aptitude test, though he expressed doubts about his performance.
"I showed up, I gave it my best, even when the questions were tough, and I learned what areas I need to strengthen," Igiligi stated. He emphasized that rejection or poor performance should be viewed as feedback rather than failure, highlighting the valuable learning experience gained from the challenging test questions.
Tech Journey and Project Development
Despite the scholarship test outcome, Igiligi remains focused on his technology career path. He shared details of his consistent 90-day artificial intelligence and machine learning journey, which he maintained throughout the scholarship application process. His daily projects included building scripts for user information collection, name formatting, engineering calculators, interactive shopping lists, and student grade trackers.
"The scholarship test was a detour. The destination is still AI/ML, data, and building things that matter," Igiligi affirmed. He encouraged others juggling multiple paths to continue pursuing their goals, stating that collecting diverse experiences contributes to personal and professional growth.
Social Media Reactions and Related Stories
Igiligi's post garnered significant attention on LinkedIn, with numerous professionals offering encouragement and support. Francis Nenye commented, "You will get there, keep showing up," while Chioma Edith added, "Great mind!! Failure is also a feedback, you'll surely get there soon."
In related educational achievements, other Nigerian graduates have shared their scholarship success stories. A second-class upper engineering graduate recently detailed how she secured a fully-funded scholarship in Canada, while another engineering graduate obtained sponsorship for his degree at the University of Ibadan. Additionally, University of Ibadan graduate Fathia Raji, who earned first-class honors in Mathematics, revealed how she secured five scholarships during her academic career through strategic approaches and learning from numerous rejections.
The growing trend of Nigerian graduates sharing their educational journeys and scholarship experiences on professional platforms demonstrates the increasing importance of mentorship and knowledge sharing within academic and professional communities.
