NIA Secondary Students who graduated in 2021 have done extremely well with their university applications. We are very proud to announce that 16 students were accepted to various Engineering universities worldwide (mainly UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand and Australia), 7 students were accepted in Medical universities, 7 in Computer Science courses, and the others will start their majors next year in Law, Biochemistry, Business/Accounting, Architecture and more. Below are profiles of some of our students who achieved also scholarship to prestigious universities. Well done NIA Seniors and staff!! We are very proud of you.
Full name: Hanna Elisa Diones Ocampo
Year Group: Y12GB
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: She didn’t decide yet
Course: Computer Engineering
Other Universities: University of Wollongong, Heriott Watt University, Susquehanna University, Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology
Scholarship: Yes (Susquehanna University, Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology)
Extra-activities: Netball
Full name: Rati Bhatia
Year Group: Y12G
How many years at NIA: 1-2 years
University 2021/22: University of Southampton
Course: Business Management
Other Universities: University of Leeds, Cardiff, Liverpool, Bristol, Durham, Glasgow and Sheffield
Scholarship: Yes (University of Southampton- Academic Scholarship)
Extra-activities: Volunteering for parents’ evening and primary sports’ day
Full name: Johanna Karen Sarsonas
Year Group: Y13GR
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: She still didn’t decide
Course: Law
Other Universities: Georgetown University in Qatar, University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, University of Liverpool, University of Aberdeen, Queen’s University of Belfast, Monash University in Australia, Macquarie University
Scholarship: Yes, University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, Queen’s University of Belfast, Macquarie University
Extra-activities: MUN@NIA Club, National and International MUN conferences, ICJ (International Court of Justice) at THIMUN Qatar, TEDxYouth@NIA, Head Girl, Injaz Programs, International Exchange, Business Week, Business Competition, QYP (Qatar Youth Power)
Full name: Mishika Verma
Year Group: Y13GR
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: Newcastle University or Aston University
Course: Law
Other Universities: Coventry University, Queens Belfast University, University of Kent, Westminster University
Scholarship: Yes, Queens Belfast University and Newcastle University
Extra-activities: MUN@NIA Club, National and International MUN conferences, TEDxYouth@NIA, Injaz Programs, International Exchange, Business Week, Business Competition, Duke of Edinburgh
Full name: Ghazi Ayman Ghazi Kahled
Year Group: Y12BG
How many years at NIA: 2
University 2021/22: Malaysia
Course: Business
Other Universities:
Scholarship: Yes
Ghazi left end of term 2 and started foundation year because he got the scholarship.
Full name: Salman Ismail Wadi
Year Group: Y12BG
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: University of Brighton
Course: Civil Engineering
Other Universities: Simon Fraiser University, University of Nottingham Trent, Ljmu and others
Scholarship: Extra-activities: MUN@NIA, under 16 football team
Full name: Muhammad Ahmad
Year Group: Y12B
How many years at NIA: 1-2 years
University 2021/22: Qatar University
Course: Computer Science
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Extra-activities: Business Week
Full name: Reem Al Salihi
Year Group: Y12GR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Liverpool John Moores University
Course: Computer Science
Other Universities: Did not apply anywhere else
Scholarship:
Extra-activities: MUN, netball and football girls’ team
Full name: Kritsada Kaewinta
Year Group: Y13BR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Stamford University in Thailand
Course: Communication arts in advertising and Public Relations
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Extra-activities: MUN, Injaz programa, TEDxYouth@NIA, Business Week, Business Competition
Full name: Egbert Kwesi Ebiesa Solomon
Year Group: Y13BR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Regina University
Course: Environmental System
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Extra-activities: MUN, Bebate, Chemistry, Sports, MUN@NIA, TEDxYouth@NIA, Injaz Programs, Business Week
Full name: Shuaa Mubarak Al-Faddalah
Year Group: Y12GR
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: Qatar University
Course: Law
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Full name: Nusrat Khan
Year Group: Y12GR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Stellenbosch University
Course: BA in Sports Science, Major in Geography and Environmental Studies
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Extra-activities: NIA Falcons swimming club, netball ECAs
Full name: Bilqis Khan
Year Group: Y13G
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: University of Cape Town
Course: BA in Humanities, Major in Geographical and Environmental Sciences
Other Universities: VCUQ
Scholarship:
Extra-activities: School drama productions, Destination Imagination, MUN@NIA, THIMUN, Environmental Committee/Club, NIA Beach Clean-up, Student Leadership Team, NIA Ballet, Netball and Basketball, Business Week, International Exchange and TEDxYouth@NIA
Full name: Tayyaba Awais
Year Group: Y12GR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Qatar University or University of Calgary
Course:
Other Universities: University of Calgary
Scholarship:
Extra-activities: MUN@NIA and other National MUN, TEdxYouth@NIA, Injaz Programs, Business Competition, International Exchange, Business Week
Full name: Leandro Alvarez
Year Group: Y13BR
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: University of Queensland
Course: Environmental Management
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Extra-activities: Basketball, Injaz Programs, Business Week, Business Competition, International Exchange
Full name: Shamaa Al-Sulaiti
Year Group: Y12G
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
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Course: Law
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Full name: Amna Zar
Year Group: Y12G
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: Hopefully Qatar University College of Medicine
Course: Medicine
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Extra-activities: Debate
Full name: Naeema Abdulaziz Alkhori
Year Group: Y12GB
How many years at NIA: 3-5 years
University 2021/22: Northwestern University in Qatar
Course: Communication
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Full name: Raneem Al Obaidli
Year Group: Y12GR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Birmingham University
Course: Environmental Geoscience
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Extra-activities: Basketball
Full name: Rahaf Khalid Al-Buainin
Year Group: Y12GR
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: Nor sure
Course:
Other Universities: Northwestern University
Scholarship:
Extra-activities: THIMUN The Hague
Full name: Amira Hamdi
Year Group: Y12GB
How many years at NIA: more than 5 years
University 2021/22: University of Amsterdam
Course:
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Extra-activities: MUN
