Arusha Meru International School's chief executive officer, Dr Zeeshan Khan says that through the scholarships, pupils and students will be able to access quality education and give relief to their parents and guardians.
Arusha. More than 1000 pupils and students from all over Tanzania have commenced participation in the second youth talent search scholarship test planned to end on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Arusha.
The event is organised by the Arusha Meru International School whose management plans to issue Sh125 million in the form of education scholarships as well as 100 percent waivers in the school fees to winners.
Arusha Meru International School's chief executive officer, Dr Zeeshan Khan said that through the scholarships, pupils and students will be able to access quality education and give relief to their parents and guardians.
“The Talent Hunt Scholarship Test 2024 is described to be a prestigious event aimed at identifying and nurturing talented students across Tanzania, offering them an unparalleled opportunity to receive a world-class education at the Arusha Meru International School (AMIS),” he told The Citizen.
The event takes place at the school's campus located on Sikh Union Road in the central business district of Arusha.
The school deputy principal, Mr Mustapha Nassoro said many Tanzanians want their children to access international education such as Cambridge.
“However, most of them cannot afford to take their school to the said schools due to financial constraints. Therefore AMIS is rolling out this opportunity to the talented Tanzanian youths,” said Mr Nassoro.
One of the AIMS students, Jay Chiganga who participated in the previous Talent Hunt tests said he managed to win the scholarship that covered 75 percent of his school fees.
He said this year would be the second round of his participation, expressing optimism about winning a school fees waiver by 100 percent.
“This will provide relief to my parents as they will no longer be required to pay fees as I plan to study medicine in the future,” said Chiganga.
Established in 1964 and marking its 60 years of educational excellence, AMIS is managed by the Registered Trustees of the Arusha Educational and Cultural Society.
AMIS offers an integrated syllabus involving the Tanzanian national curriculum under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology and the Revised British Curriculum.
This innovative approach laid the groundwork for a complete transition to the Cambridge International Curriculum and now AMIS provides a globally recognised Cambridge education from pre-primary to Year 13, preparing students for the challenges of the modern world.
The primary objectives of the Talent Hunt Scholarship Test are skill assessments to provide students with a platform to showcase their abilities and identify areas of strength and improvement.
There is also the issue of academic growth to encourage students to strive for excellence and benchmark their capabilities against their peers and holistic development to foster qualities such as confidence, resilience, and a competitive spirit, which are crucial for personal and academic success.
