From 2,564 Applications to 17 Finalists

The Final Stage of Angola Brilliant Minds

The Angola Brilliant Minds journey has now reached its most critical moment.

After months of applications, evaluation, and testing across the country, the programme is now preparing for the final exam on April 10, which will determine the two selected scholars.

This article presents a clear overview of the process so far — and what comes next.

📊 The Scale of the Programme

This year, the programme received:

• 2,564 total applications
• From these, 1,195 were eligible and qualified

This reflects both the national reach of the programme and the strong interest from young talent across Angola.

🧠 From Applications to Provincial Exams

From the eligible pool:

• 89 candidates were selected for the first (provincial) exams
• 75 candidates actually attended and completed the exams

This phase allowed the programme to evaluate candidates in real conditions across multiple regions.

 Provincial Representation

The 89 candidates selected for the provincial stage were distributed across the country as follows:

• Bengo: 1
• Benguela: 10
• Bié: 2
• Cabinda: 10
• Cuanza Norte: 4
• Cuanza Sul: 5
• Cunene: 2
• Huambo: 4
• Huíla: 10
• Icolo e Bengo: 10
• Luanda: 10
• Lunda Norte: 1
• Lunda Sul: 1
• Malanje: 5
• Moxico: 1
• Namibe: 8
• Uíge: 1
• Zaire: 4

This distribution confirms that the programme successfully reached candidates from across multiple provinces, not only major urban centres.

🎯 The Finalists

From the candidates who completed the provincial exams:

• 17 finalists have been selected to advance to the final stage

These candidates represent the highest-performing group in this year’s process.

🚀 The Final Exam — April 10

The final stage will take place:

• 📍 Location: Luanda
• 📅 Date: April 10

This exam will determine the final selection of:

👉 The Angola Brilliant Minds

Only two candidates will ultimately receive the scholarship.