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Scholarships, Struggles & Success - Dr. Macaulay on Research, Academia, Grants and Funding

In this conversation, we host Dr. Babajide Macaulay, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Nigeria, and a three-time Commonwealth Scholarship awardee. He holds a PhD in Environmental Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology from the University of Manchester, a Master's in Sustainable Environmental Management from the University of Greenwich, and most recently, a Commonwealth-funded Master's in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Macaulay is also the founder of the Scholarship Accelerator Program (SAP) and a published author on scholarship guidance. In this podcast, we explore his inspiring journey and deep insights into scholarships, mentorship, and academic life, as broken down below: ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Babajide Macaulay and His Scholarship Journey 01:18 Meaning and Impact of Scholarships 02:12 Discovering a Passion for Teaching During NYSC 04:17 Overcoming Academic Setbacks and Earning a First Class 06:48 Do You Need a First Class to Get Scholarships? 08:28 Merit vs. Need-Based Scholarships 10:32 Cohort Strength and Scholarship Selection 11:49 Getting into the University of Greenwich 16:21 Is a PhD for Everyone? Building Resilience 18:34 The Reality of PhD Challenges and Initial Struggles 21:16 Winning Multiple Commonwealth Scholarships 26:11 Fully Funded Scholarships and Financial Benefits 30:16 Returning to Nigeria After Studies 31:11 Adjusting to Academia Post-PhD 33:13 Navigating Age and Respect in Academia 36:18 Leveraging Knowledge for Impactful Research 37:09 Wadi Platform and Research Support Initiatives 45:32 Mentorship, Cultural Sensitivity, and Reverse Mentorship 50:50 The Scholarship Accelerator Program (SAP) 53:46 Publishing the Definitive Guidebook on Scholarships 57:09 “After the Scholarship – What Next?” Reflections 01:01:35 Winning a Third Commonwealth Scholarship in 2024 01:07:27 Role Modeling, Representation, and Future Aspirations #StudyAbroad #Scholarship #InternationalStudents #GraduateSchool #FundingOpportunities ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ How to Connect with Dr. Macaulay Milton: LinkedIn:   / babajidemiltonmacaulay   Facebook:   / miltonbabajide.macaulay   Get a copy of his book here: ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ How to connect with the podcast host: LinkedIn:   / omae-joseph   TikTok:   / omae_joseph   For guaranteed and easy feedback, please use TikTok. You can also book a one on one appointment with our team to get all your scholarship questions answered. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ For more content on Careers, Lifestyle, Research and Scholarships, remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀