18-year-old Nigerian-American girl gains admission into Harvard, Yale, four other ivy league schools
An 18-year-old Nigerian-American student, Osariemen Unuigbe, has achieved an extraordinary academic feat after being accepted into six Ivy League universities in the United States, including the prestigious Harvard and Yale.
Osariemen, the daughter of Edo State natives Dr. Augustine Unuigbe and Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Unuigbe, credited her success to years of dedication and academic excellence.
“We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. It’s a miracle, and we give all the glory to God,” her family said in response to the exciting news.
Currently a senior at Egg Harbor Township High School in New Jersey, Osariemen has consistently demonstrated academic brilliance and a passion for learning.
She was selected for the competitive Governor’s School of New Jersey and has held numerous leadership roles throughout her high school career.
Outside of academics, she is also an athlete and artist—playing lacrosse while nurturing her interests in dancing, painting, and drawing.
In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments, Osariemen has been named a 2025 “Rising to the Top” scholar by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Southern New Jersey Chapter.
Her achievement comes as Nigerian student enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities continues to rise.
According to the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, the number of Nigerian students in the U.S. grew to 20,029 in the 2023/2024 academic year—an increase of 13.5% from previous years.
“Nigerian students bring a wealth of diversity, perspective, and academic excellence to U.S. campuses, enriching the educational experience for all,” the report stated.
