University of Warwick, United Kingdom (UK), has awarded a Nigerian, Cherish Daniel Markson, who is from Bayelsa state, a first prize for her exceptional performance in three-year BA (Hons) Law with Social Sciences degree program.
Gatekeepers News reports that Cherish, who graduated as best law graduate of the University, is the daughter of a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, Daniel Iworiso-Markson.
The institution management acknowledged her outstanding result in a congratulatory letter signed by Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Law, Dr Margaret O’Brien.
Referring to the course as most demanding, it noted that Cherish scored the highest mark of all students and awarded her the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds prize money.
The letter stated, “You have been awarded First Prize for your performance three-year BA (Hons) Law with Social Sciences degree at the University of Warwick. You achieved a Second Class; Higher Division Degree with an overall average of 67.3%. This was the highest mark of all students on this most demanding courses. A record of your prize-winner status will be added to your HEAR transcript. Your prize of £250 will be paid directly into your bank account.”
According to the institution, with Cherish’s level of commitment and intellect, there is no doubt that she will go on to do great things in her post-university life.
It added that the Head of the school will hold a formal reception in her honour after the graduation ceremony on July 19.
Three years ago when Cherish was a student of Bridge House College, Lagos, she was awarded the Top in World Award in Law and High Achievement in Sociology by Cambridge International.
Cherish bagged the prestigious award for her outstanding achievement in her Advanced Subsidiary Level Examination – November 2020/2021 series.
The school stated that Cherish achieved all A-stars (A*) in nine of her IGCSE subjects; (English, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Literature, Business Studies, Economics, History, and ICT).
The international qualification is recognised globally by the world’s best universities and employers as giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.
