Oluwabukunmi (Bukunmi) Ola

Bukunmi’s dream is to make a positive difference in the lives of those around her and be a leader amongst her peers. She will use the Fellowship grant toward career clarity courses and a travel stipend toward the costs of visiting colleges. 

Bukunmi says, “As a 16-year-old, I'm near the end of my high school career, and soon, I'll be out in the real world. I'm expected to know what I want to do with my life and what career to pursue, but I don't. I am still determining what I want to do, and the future is uncertain. Yet, despite all these uncertainties, I know that I want to make a difference in the lives of others. I want to become a leader amongst my peers and make a positive difference in the lives of those around me. With the help of this Fellowship, I'll be able to start on the journey to becoming a leader, discovering who I want to be and my purpose.”

When asked on what advice she would give to her younger self, Bukunmi says, “I would tell young me not to argue as much and that it's a waste of time. We don't plan on ever becoming a lawyer.”