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Yoruba Excellence: Samuel Badekale Becomes Only Nigerian to Earn Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

August 16, 2025 • 2 min read

August 16, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

Samuel Badekale, a graduate of the University of Lagos, has earned recognition as the only Nigerian and West African recipient of the highly competitive Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Bio-membranes scholarship. Badekale, who graduated with a perfect CGPA of 5.00 in Cell Biology and Genetics, was named the 2023/2024 Overall Best Graduating Student and Best in Sciences.

The scholarship, funded by the European Union, will allow Badekale to study at three of Europe’s leading universities: Université Côte d’Azur in France, the University of Genoa in Italy, and the University of Osnabrück in Germany. Over the next two years, he will delve into cutting-edge fields like Membrane Biology, Neuroscience, and Experimental Medicine.

Announcing on friday, Badekale shared the exciting news with his followers on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“2025 has been amazing in every way! Pleased to announce the next step in my journey: selected as the only Nigerian and West African for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Bio-membranes, studying across three world-class universities in France, Italy, and Germany.”

He continued with a reflection on his journey:
“As I look back, I see a young boy from Mushin, with a big dream: to explore the world and make a positive impact on the world.”

Badekale’s story resonates deeply with many, symbolizing the power of hard work and determination in achieving one’s goals. His achievement not only highlights his academic excellence but also serves as an inspiration to many young Nigerians with aspirations in the sciences.