ACT established the ACT Scholars program to nurture the academic talent of graduate and community college students at the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College, respectively. These institutions share ACT’s commitment to helping all learners achieve their college and career goals. Each ACT Scholar’s story reflects resilience, passion, and a vision for the future.
For ACT Scholar Komi Segbedgi, college is more than an education, it’s a chance to honor his parents’ sacrifices and pursue opportunities they never had. At Kirkwood Community College, Komi has found a community where diversity enriches his experience and expands his perspective. With support from the ACT Scholar program, he’s been able to shift from balancing full-time work and full-time study to focusing more deeply on his academic goals.
Hear Komi’s advice for other students, the challenges he’s overcome, and what receiving the ACT scholarship has meant to his journey in the video.
