{"id":20787,"date":"2026-04-14T06:18:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/?post_type=nominees&#038;p=20787"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:09:12","slug":"mariam-yushau","status":"publish","type":"nominees","link":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/nominee\/mariam-yushau\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariam Yushau"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m nominating myself for this scholarship because I believe that education is the key to unlocking my full potential, and I&#8217;m passionate about pursuing a career in journalism. As a driven and curious individual, I&#8217;ve always been fascinated by the power of storytelling and its impact on society. Growing up in Nigeria, I&#8217;ve witnessed firsthand the importance of a free and vibrant press in holding those in power accountable and giving voice to the marginalized. As a journalist, I aspire to be a catalyst for change, using my words and voice to shed light on issues that matter most to Nigerians. Studying Mass Communication will provide me with the skills and knowledge I need to excel in the field of journalism. I&#8217;m excited to learn about the principles of journalism, broadcasting, and digital media, and to develop my writing, reporting, and storytelling skills. Receiving this scholarship will be a significant boost to my academic and professional journey, enabling me to focus on my studies and pursue my dreams without financial burdens. I&#8217;m confident that with this support, I&#8217;ll be able to make a meaningful contribution to the field of journalism and make a positive impact in my community. I&#8217;m excited about the opportunity to pursue my passion and make a difference. With this scholarship, I can take a significant step towards achieving my goals and becoming a respected journalist, promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","cohorts":[32],"class_list":["post-20787","nominees","type-nominees","status-publish","hentry","cohorts-cohort-3"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nominees\/20787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nominees"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/nominees"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cohorts","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterling.ng\/decide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cohorts?post=20787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}