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:


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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



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How to Connect with Dr. Macaulay Milton:

LinkedIn:   / babajidemiltonmacaulay  
Facebook:   / miltonbabajide.macaulay  

Get a copy of his book here:

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