About the Event
Angola Brilliant Minds
The Angola Brilliant Minds initiative will be officially launched, bringing together partners, dignitaries, media, educators, and students.
This event marks the beginning of a national journey — from opportunity to impact.
Program Highlights
Official Partnership Announcement
Keynote Speech: A Vision for Angola’s Next Generation
Student and Parent Testimonials
Media Interviews and Q&A Session
Closing Reflections and Next Steps
Speakers
A distinguished panel of leaders and visionaries sharing perspectives on education, opportunity, and Angola’s future.

Elizabete dos Santos
Elizabete dos Santos is the founder and executive administrator of Moharra’s Invest and leads major industrial projects in Angola, including the Kikovo brand. Nationally and internationally recognised, she has received several awards for her impact on business growth and economic diversification.

Henrietta Lightwood
Henrietta Lightwood is the Global Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment at Dukes Education. She leads international marketing, admissions, and growth strategies across several colleges, driving innovation, collaboration, and impactful campaigns that connect students to world-class education.

Fernanda Santos
Fernanda Santos, Angolan student and Ambassador for the Brilliant Minds Project, studies chemical and environmental engineering in the UK. A top graduate of Cardiff Sixth Form College, she conducted climate research and developed a bio-photovoltaic cell in collaboration with Cambridge.
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Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
Apply today for the Angola Brilliant Minds programme and take the first step toward your future.
Deadline for applications: 31 January 2026
