Beyond Borders: Navigating International Scholarship Opportunities and Building a Global Academic Career
IEEE University of Ilorin Student Branch presents a virtual webinar for students and graduates who want to study abroad and build a global academic career. Two scholars who have made the move will share how they found and won international scholarships, how to prepare strong applications, and what life and research look like abroad. The session ends with an open Q&A.
Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (WAT)
Platform: Google Meet
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Enquiries: ieeeunilorinstudentbranch@gmail.com | 09130427937
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- Starts 12 October 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- Ends 16 October 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Sarumi Abdulsomod of University College Cork, Ireland
Standing Out: Building a Profile That Wins Fully Funded Scholarships
Fully funded scholarships attract thousands of strong applicants, so what makes one profile rise above the rest? Drawing on his journey to becoming an Erasmus Mundus Scholar, Sarumi will share how to build a competitive profile through academics, leadership, projects and recognition, and how to present it convincingly in your CV, motivation letter and recommendations. Attendees will leave with practical steps they can start on right away.
Biography:
Sarumi Abdulsomod is an Erasmus Mundus Scholar on the REMPLUS2 programme, specialising in sustainable energy. A University of Ilorin alumnus, he was named International Member of the Year (Golden Torch Award, 2025–2026) by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). His interests span electric vehicle technology, automotive systems and sustainable energy, with technical skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python and C.
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Address:Cork, Ireland
Montanuniversität Leoben
From Undergraduate to PhD: Building a Global Research Career
A master's degree abroad can be the first step toward a lasting research career. Drawing on his path from a master's in Kazakhstan to a PhD in Austria, Muslim will share how to choose the right programme, find and approach a PhD supervisor, secure funded research positions, and grow a research profile that opens international doors. Attendees will gain a clear picture of what it takes to move from student to researcher on the global stage.
Biography:
Muslim Alaran is a PhD researcher in Robotics at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, where he began his doctoral studies in 2026. His work focuses on robotics and artificial intelligence. He earned his Master of Science in Robotics from Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (2022–2024), graduating with a 3.7/4.0 GPA and Dean's List honours in Spring and Fall 2023. He graduated from the University of Ilorin in 2021 as a first class graduate.
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Address:Styria, Steiermark, Austria
Agenda
4:30 PM – 4:40 PM Opening and welcome remarks: Aleshinloye Imran, President, IEEE Unilorin SB
4:40 PM – 5:10 PM Standing Out: Building a Profile That Wins Fully Funded Scholarships
Sarumi Abdulsomod, Erasmus Mundus Scholar (REMPLUS2)
5:10 PM – 5:20 PM Interlude
5:20 PM – 5:50 PM From Master's to PhD: Building a Global Research Career
Muslim Alaran, PhD Researcher, Robotics, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
5:50 PM – 6:20 PM Q&A with both speakers
6:20 PM – 6:30 PM Closing remarks, vote of thanks and group photo
Organised by IEEE University of Ilorin Student Branch.
Enquiries: ieeeunilorinstudentbranch@gmail.com | 09130427937
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