THINKER. DREAMER. DOER.
Favour Okpali
Favour Okpali discovered an interest in and aptitude for cloud computing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as a Western engineering student. Receiving a donor-funded award for Black engineering students bolstered her confidence to apply and land her dream internship at Microsoft Canada’s headquarters in Toronto. Favour also found time to chase her passion for running, serving as the women’s sprinting team co-captain, helping head her teammates to a 2nd place finish in the OUA championship.
Favour's Path
- 🏆 Teoh Family ‘3259’ Award Recipient
- 🔧 Engineering student at Western
- 🚀 Landed coveted Microsoft internship
- 🏃♀️ Western Mustangs track athlete
Favour secured a prestigious internship at Microsoft, setting her up for post-graduation career success. Internships allow students to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world environment, providing a competitive edge in today’s job market.
At Western, experiential learning opportunities are available in all programs. Where will your experiences lead you?
The Teoh Family ‘3259’ Award underscores Western's commitment to supporting equity-deserving students to realize their educational goals. Scholarships like this recognize and reward exceptional talents and contributions within specific fields of study.
Like Favour, you can apply for additional scholarships based on your program, background experiences.
Favour's achievements in the classroom and on the field exemplify how Western students balance academics and extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded university experience.
Interested in carrying on with your high school sports or trying something new? Western has a team for you, whether you want to stay fit and have fun or compete against the best.