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11-year-old boy wins scholarship to US university, set to graduate as an Engineer at the age of 15

An exceptional 11-year-old boy named Elijah Precciely has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to study at the Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, making him the youngest-ever student to be enrolled in the institution.

Elijah Precciely who had started taking courses in the university at the age of 8 was awarded a scholarship to enrol in Physics and Chemical Engineering. In the same year which he got a scholarship, the young genius launched a company to help young talents discover themselves.

As a š˜¤š˜©š˜Ŗš˜­š˜„, Elijah was homeschooled and has always displayed a passion for learning. ā€œSome people think Iā€™m 15. Either Iā€™m a tall 11-year-old or a short 15-year-old,ā€ he said at the time of his initial enrollment as a full-time student at the university.

He narrated that his professors are some of his favourite people to be around. ā€œThe professors are willing to educate and sacrifice a great deal to teach us. I have learned from many professors in my fields of study and other professors who have encouraged me as I pass through the building hallways,ā€ he said.

Elijahā€™s scholarship was created to honour the institutionā€™s first president Joseph S. Clark. ā€œWhen I reflect on this Joseph S. Clark Presidential Scholars Award it means absolute legacy, nothing but a legacy to me,ā€ Elijah said.

ā€œThose that have paved the way, I want to thank you for paving the way in my education, and I will absolutely pave the way for others to do the impossible. I am elated,ā€ he stated while accepting the scholarship in 2019.

Elija is a published author, hosts his own weekly radio show, and has applied for more than five patents for his inventions. He is expected to graduate with a Bachelorā€™s degree in Physics and Chemical Engineering next year (2023).

The Precciely family says the attention Elijah has garnered has shined a light on both his genius and on the university. ā€œYouā€™ll have many Black and brown š˜¤š˜©š˜Ŗš˜­š˜„ren to see someone who looks like them and does not have to cater to other institutions that are traditionally known for geniuses,ā€ said his father, Pastor Steven Precciely.

Although Elijah has already broken records and will likely break more, he says that is not where he is focused.

ā€œWell, I donā€™t look for just breaking records, I look for changing lives. And in that, I will break records,ā€ he explained. ā€œMy first priority is to be a shining light to help others, and the second priority is to make sure that I help people like me and people who want to connect with me.ā€

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