AKU-EB awards its brilliant young students
The High Achievers Awards 2015 recognised outstanding performance of students in secondary and high schools
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KARACHI:
The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) hosted the High Achievers Awards 2015 at its university auditorium on Tuesday.
One hundred and fifty-six students who were position holders from cities across Pakistan were recognised for their outstanding performance in the Secondary School Certificates (SSC) and Higher School Certificates examinations held by the AKU-EB
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"These students have demonstrated phenomenal performances. I am confident that they are aptly prepared for the future and will lead in their respective fields as creative thinkers, problem solvers and life-long learners," said AKU-EB director Dr Shehzad Jeeva.
The first position in SSC was secured by Mariam Sajjad from PECHS Girls' High School, Karachi. The second position went to Asifa Maqbool of the same school and the third position to Uzma Dur-R- Sameer from Maryam Siddiqa Girls' Higher Secondary School, Chenab Nagar, Punjab.
"AKU-EB taught me to understand problems and solve them creatively," said Maqbool while speaking to The Express Tribune.
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Among the HSSC candidates, Fatema Quaid Joher from Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad, secured the overall first position, while Marium Zehra from the same school stood second. Faiza Jamal from Habib Girls' School, Karachi, secured the overall third position. "When I compare myself with students of other boards, I feel much more confident since I have experienced concept-based learning," said Joher.
Turning dreams into reality
The twelve winners of the AKU-EB Bridge Scholarships were also announced at the ceremony.
The merit and need-based scholarship, generously funded by the Fancy Foundation, is offered to AKU-EB SSC graduates and funds two years of HSSC education at an AKU-EB affiliated school or college. Aliza, one of the recipients of the scholarship, was delighted to be one step closer towards fulfilling her dream of becoming an engineer.
"I am pleased that the AKU-EB is creating an impact in society by providing our country with talented and young problem-solvers, who will lead the future of our country in a promising way," said AKU president Firoz Rasul.
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"An increasing number of students clearing Intermediate from the Aga Khan University Examination Board are doing well in the Institute of Business Administration admission test," said the chief guest Dr Ishrat Hussain, IBA Karachi dean. "Candidates from AKU-EB go beyond the conventional textbook study style of education, which is essential for the practical application of education."
Published in The Express Tribune, November 25th, 2015.
The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) hosted the High Achievers Awards 2015 at its university auditorium on Tuesday.
One hundred and fifty-six students who were position holders from cities across Pakistan were recognised for their outstanding performance in the Secondary School Certificates (SSC) and Higher School Certificates examinations held by the AKU-EB
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"These students have demonstrated phenomenal performances. I am confident that they are aptly prepared for the future and will lead in their respective fields as creative thinkers, problem solvers and life-long learners," said AKU-EB director Dr Shehzad Jeeva.
The first position in SSC was secured by Mariam Sajjad from PECHS Girls' High School, Karachi. The second position went to Asifa Maqbool of the same school and the third position to Uzma Dur-R- Sameer from Maryam Siddiqa Girls' Higher Secondary School, Chenab Nagar, Punjab.
"AKU-EB taught me to understand problems and solve them creatively," said Maqbool while speaking to The Express Tribune.
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Among the HSSC candidates, Fatema Quaid Joher from Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad, secured the overall first position, while Marium Zehra from the same school stood second. Faiza Jamal from Habib Girls' School, Karachi, secured the overall third position. "When I compare myself with students of other boards, I feel much more confident since I have experienced concept-based learning," said Joher.
Turning dreams into reality
The twelve winners of the AKU-EB Bridge Scholarships were also announced at the ceremony.
The merit and need-based scholarship, generously funded by the Fancy Foundation, is offered to AKU-EB SSC graduates and funds two years of HSSC education at an AKU-EB affiliated school or college. Aliza, one of the recipients of the scholarship, was delighted to be one step closer towards fulfilling her dream of becoming an engineer.
"I am pleased that the AKU-EB is creating an impact in society by providing our country with talented and young problem-solvers, who will lead the future of our country in a promising way," said AKU president Firoz Rasul.
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"An increasing number of students clearing Intermediate from the Aga Khan University Examination Board are doing well in the Institute of Business Administration admission test," said the chief guest Dr Ishrat Hussain, IBA Karachi dean. "Candidates from AKU-EB go beyond the conventional textbook study style of education, which is essential for the practical application of education."
Published in The Express Tribune, November 25th, 2015.