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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

Opening and Welcome

A warm introduction celebrating collaboration, vision, and national pride.

Official Partnership Announcement

The formal signing between Moharra’s Education and Dukes Education, marking the beginning of a historic alliance.

Keynote Speech: A Vision for Angola’s Next Generation

An inspiring message on education as the foundation for Angola’s transformation.

Student and Parent Testimonials

Real stories of hope and ambition from those whose lives will be shaped by this initiative.

Media Interviews and Q&A Session

An open dialogue with partners and the press, sharing perspectives, expectations, and next steps.

Closing Reflections and Next Steps

A unifying conclusion outlining the road ahead — from national mobilisation to the opening of scholarship applications.

Speakers

A distinguished panel of leaders and visionaries sharing perspectives on education, opportunity, and Angola’s future.

Elizabete

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

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

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