The Vision Behind Angola Brilliant Minds

From Opportunity to Legacy

Angola Brilliant Minds was born from a simple but powerful belief: that the future of Angola depends on unlocking the potential of its youth — and giving that potential the tools to flourish.

Created by Moharra’s Education, in partnership with Dukes Education (UK), the initiative represents far more than a scholarship program. It is a long-term investment in human capital — a bridge between Angolan talent and world-class education, built with the purpose of bringing knowledge, leadership, and innovation back home.

A Vision Rooted in Angola’s Growth

Behind this initiative lies the vision of Dr. Elizabete dos Santos and the team at Moharra’s Invest, LDA, a 100% Angolan holding company leading change across multiple industries. Through its Moharra’s Education project, the group seeks to extend its legacy beyond business success — toward shaping the very people who will define Angola’s next chapter.

“This is not charity,” says Dr. dos Santos. “It’s an investment in structural change. We’re creating pathways for brilliant minds to learn globally and return ready to lead.”

This vision reflects a deep understanding that sustainable development cannot be imported — it must be cultivated from within. By empowering promising students from all 21 provinces, Angola Brilliant Minds ensures that opportunity reaches every corner of the nation.

Education as a Catalyst for Change

The program identifies exceptional students and fully funds their studies in the UK under the mentorship of Dukes Education — one of the most respected educational groups in Britain. But the journey doesn’t end abroad. Each scholar commits to return to Angola, equipped with world-class skills and a guaranteed pathway within the Moharra’s Group, to apply their learning in industries that fuel national progress.

This return mandate transforms the scholarship from a personal opportunity into a national mission — aligning education with purpose, talent with leadership, and learning with tangible impact.

A Future Built by Brilliant Minds

Angola Brilliant Minds symbolizes a new model for education-driven transformation: one that values both global excellence and local responsibility. It opens doors for young Angolans to see the world — and then return to reshape their own.

As the first cycle begins, this initiative carries with it the hopes of families, educators, and leaders who believe that Angola’s brightest minds are not its future — they are its present. All they need is the chance to walk through the door.

Applications open December 10, 2025.
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