Awards and Honors

TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant (2024)
Awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF), supported by the British Council, TOEFL and individual donors, this grant supports dissertation research in language education.
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Maude Hammond Fling Fellowship (2024-2025)
One of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s most prestigious graduate honors, awarded to graduate students with exceptional academic potential.
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WARA Mobility Fellowship (2024)
Awarded by the West African Research Association (WARA), this fellowship funds research and fieldwork in West Africa, supported by generous donations from the WARA community.
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Fulbright U.S. Government Scholarship (2021-2025)
A prestigious U.S. government scholarship supporting international academic exchange and research. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding scholars from around the world.
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Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (2019-2021)
A prestigious full scholarship awarded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to support international students for advanced studies and cross-cultural exchange.
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Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI 2016)
A leadership development program sponsored by the U.S. government aimed at empowering young African leaders through training in leadership, ethics, and community engagement.
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Other Awards
- CEHS Judy Trumble Frederick International Experience Fellowship (April 2024): Recognizing excellence in international research.
- TLTE Gordon F. & Erma M. Culver Fellowship (2024-2025): Awarded to exceptional students in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education.
- TLTE Graduate Student Travel Award (March 2024): Supporting international academic exchange and research.