Migrant Pakistani student’s eton College scholarship dream comes true

LON'ON The son of a Pakistani migrant from one of London’s most deprived areas is to follow in the footsteps of Princes William and Harry after getting a scholarship to study at the world-famous elite boarding school (ton College which has educated 19 British prime ministers. DP D 6KD NDW 15, who lives in Ilford in (ast London with his parents, has been offered a two-year scholarship of around 80,000 to study Alevels at (ton which is known for teaching children of Britain’s ruling elite, aristocrats and wealthy people from around the world. The 15-year- old, who will study A-Level Maths, Physics, (conomics and eography at (ton starting next year, told this reporter in an interview that he is looking forward to the challenge but won’t forget his roots. “I have this extraordinary opportunity that I will grab with both hands.” Hamza’s story is remarkable. In Pakistan Hamza studied at 'ar-e-ArTam before passing a test to study at 'istrict Public School in Jauharabad. He moved to the UK with his parents in 2010 and knew little (nglish but was Tuick to adapt after getting admission in Woodlands Junior School in (ast London. He credits his family for instilling the work ethic that has helped him succeed and rise as well as fueling him with the motivation to break these barriers.”The 15-year- old, who excels at sport as much as he does at academics, told this correspondent that his dream has come true, he wants to create a society at (ton for a uniTue teaching method and intends to join the numerous sports teams and take part in extra-curricula’s such as the debating competitions. “I will start at (ton in September 2018, I am preparing by achieving the highest grades possible across all my subjects in my CS(’s and by getting immersed in super-curricular activities such as more ST(M awards, sports, and leadership opportunities.” “I was very happy to make it to the initial shortlist of 20 candidates from across the world, after which I went to (ton for a stay of 4 days where I went through a rigorous set of tests and got an insight into boarding life at (ton. I am very thankful to my school for allowing me to develop my portfolio and strengthen my traits for success beyond just academics.” Hamza Shaukat won another prestigious scholarship at the age of 13 after competing with numerous applicants to travel to USA and study at Phillips (xeter Academy for 5 weeks in the summer. “That was an excellent opportunity for me to broaden my horizons I got an insight into the opportunities at offer in the USA as well as into boarding life at an elite school.” Hamza Shaukat says “He wants Pakistani children to receive brilliant education to propel Pakistan further. I want to be able to go back to Pakistan to my home village near Mianwali called Bala Sharif and build a school to allow people there to have access to good education. I want to give all Pakistani children the same opportunities I have received to allow them to maximise the potential they have.”