Nigerian student Kamdi Okeke, graduates Summa Cum Laude, wins $442,044 UPenn scholarship

By Emma Nnadozie
Kamdi Okeke, a 21-year-old Nigerian student, graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University on June 11, 2026, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with a 3.95 GPA.
His academic performance placed him among the top graduates in his programme and earned him first-class honours with the highest distinction.
In addition to his academic record, Okeke achieved a score of 521 on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and built a strong profile through community service, biomedical research and artificial intelligence-related projects.
He gained admission to five leading U.S. medical schools, including the Perelman School of Medicine, and was also pl...