Racheal Oluwabukola Asaolu
Ph.D. in Biology & Biotechnology
Racheal Oluwabukola Asaolu from Nigeria is a PhD student in Biology & Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), USA. She was awarded a fully funded scholarship that covers her tuition, stipend, and health insurance. Before her PhD, she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Biochemistry in Nigeria with top honors, supported by full scholarships, including one from the Visiola Foundation. She also founded the Students’ Ambassador Network (SAN), a youth-led initiative supporting public secondary school students in choosing STEM careers.
Racheal prepared for her PhD applications by researching schools thoroughly, crafting a strong personal statement, selecting intentional recommenders, and reaching out to current students for advice. Her story is one of consistent excellence, community impact, and determination.
Read her full story for insights into how she secured multiple scholarships, built a standout profile, and overcame challenges to pursue her dream of studying abroad.