Hailing from Okitipupa, Ondo State—a community that has endured nine years without electricity since 2015—Adeleye Mesogboriwon’s journey to and in Edward Waters University is an evidence of resilience and ingenuity. Coming to the US on a full-ride undergraduate scholarship, Adeleye has not only excelled academically but has also carved a niche as a formidable innovator in the tech world.
Adeleye’s story is a testament to relentless dedication and unparalleled talent. Throughout his university career, he amassed an impressive collection of 14 scholarships, showcasing his academic prowess and commitment to excellence. His achievements caught the attention of the White House, earning him the prestigious title of a 2023 White House HBCU Scholar. This honor provided him with a rare opportunity to visit the White House, culminating in an invitation from Vice President Kamala Harris for dinner at the Official US Vice President’s Residence—an acknowledgment of his potential and impact.
The accolades don’t stop there. Adeleye was selected as one of the 25 “2023 AT&T Rising Future Makers,” a distinction featured in Forbes Magazine. This award recognizes the brightest young minds poised to lead the charge in innovating for a diverse and inclusive tech landscape. His innovative spirit was further endorsed through his selection as one of the 20 finalists in the 2023 US Army Xtech Challenge held in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Adeleye’s leadership has consistently led his teams to victory in several high-stakes competitions. Under his guidance, his team clinched first place in the 2022 NBA Innovate the Future Pitch competition at the NBA Headquarters in New York and third place in the 2022 Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste Challenge, a groundbreaking event held in the Metaverse. Additionally, his team dominated the 2022 HP Health IT Hackathon and won the 2023 HP Product Marketing Challenge, underscoring his multifaceted expertise in navigating complex challenges.
Beyond competitions, Adeleye has demonstrated a profound commitment to empowering his peers through the creation of HBCUGPT. This innovative platform is designed to provide HBCU students with access to career, scholarship, and graduate school opportunities, ensuring that others can follow in his footsteps of success.
Adeleye graduated from Edward Waters University as a Valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA, a fitting climax to his undergraduate saga. His academic excellence and relentless drive for innovation continue at Carnegie Mellon University, the nation’s No.1 institution for computer science and information systems, where he has secured yet another full scholarship.
Adeleye Mesogboriwon is not just a student or a scholar; he is a visionary shaping the future of technology. His story has inspired many undergraduates from low-income backgrounds, proving that with passion and perseverance, the potential for impact is boundless, and the sky is truly the starting point.
