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title: The Journey to the Next Stage Has Begun
description: "On 31 January, applications for the Angola Brilliant Minds Scholarship officially closed.\n\nSince then, we have received a high volume of questions about results, tests, and timelines. This article is here to clarify exactly what is happening now — and what to expect next."
---

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# [The Journey to the Next Stage Has Begun](https://angolabrilliantminds.com/blog/the-journey-to-the-next-stage-has-begun)

 Written by [Angola Brilliant Minds](https://angolabrilliantminds.com/blog/author/angola-brilliant-minds-1) | Feb 6, 2026 5:52:24 AM

*(What Happens Now After Applications Closed)*

On **31 January**, applications for the **Angola Brilliant Minds Scholarship** officially closed.

Since then, we have received a high volume of questions about **results, tests, and timelines**. This article is here to clarify **exactly what is happening now** — and what to expect next.

## 📊 A Programme Defined by Scale and Excellence

This year, we received:

- **2,563 applications** from across Angola
- From these, **1,146 candidates** meet the eligibility and communication requirements to proceed to the next phase

This level of demand reflects the **extraordinary talent and ambition** of young people across the country — and also the responsibility we carry to assess every application with care.

## 🧠 How Applications Are Being Reviewed

Every application is reviewed **individually**.

Here is how the process works:

- Each application takes **approximately 15 minutes** to review thoroughly
- All documents are checked carefully for accuracy and completeness
- If an issue or missing detail is found, candidates are **contacted directly**
- No application is filtered automatically or ignored

This is a **sensitive and demanding process**, and it is treated as such.

## 👥 The Review Committee

To ensure fairness and quality, we have assembled:

- A **committee of 6 highly qualified reviewers**
- Overseen by a **7th senior supervisor**
- All reviewers are trained to: 
    - Apply the same standards
    - Use the CRM correctly
    - Handle each candidate with care and consistency

Each reviewer is responsible for **approximately 200 applications**.

The committee is working toward completing this qualification phase **within one week**.

## 📍 What Is Happening in Parallel (Logistics)

While applications are being reviewed, a **dedicated logistics team** is working in parallel to prepare the next stage.

This includes:

- Coordinating **testing locations**
- Preparing logistics across **Luanda and all 21 provinces**
- Ensuring conditions are fair, organised, and consistent nationwide

This work is already underway.

## 📬 What You Should Do Now

At this stage:

- **Please check your email regularly**
- If you are shortlisted, **you will be contacted directly**
- All official communication happens **by email only**

There is no need to send follow-up messages asking for confirmation.

## 🎯 What Comes Next

The journey toward identifying the **two Angola Brilliant Minds** has officially begun.

This is a challenging process — not because of lack of talent, but because there is **so much of it**.

We are moving carefully, respectfully, and decisively.

Very soon, we will announce the candidates who advance to the **next round of testing**.

Stay attentive.

Stay hopeful.

The next stage is coming.

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