Three inner-city sixth form students have secured A-level results, paving their way to the US with £1 million Ivy League scholarships.
Tasneen Hossain, Feyisara Adeyemi, and Harmanpreet Garcha, all aged 18, earned spots at prestigious American universities through a programme at their East London school.
The trio excelled in their admissions tests, leading Harvard and Princeton to award scholarships covering the total cost of their four-year education, each valued close to £350,000.
Their final hurdle was achieving the required A-level results, creating months of anxiety for Newham Collegiate Sixth Form (NCS) students.
Yesterday, confirmation arrived that all three met the necessary grades to study in the US, allowing them to begin preparations for their move.
Tasneen, originally from Bangladesh, did not speak English upon arriving in the UK from Italy at nine years old. Recently, she declined an offer from the University of Cambridge to study maths and physics at Harvard.
Harmanpreet, who will major in engineering at Harvard, achieved straight As in Physics and Maths, an A in Further Maths, and a B in English.
The Poplar, Tower Hamlets resident expressed her joy, stating, “I am really happy with my results. I can’t wait to get to America now. There will be some readjustment needed but I know I’m going to enjoy it. East London and Princeton are very different places, but I am confident I will adapt and have a great time.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who are the students heading to the US for Ivy League scholarships?
Tasneen Hossain, Feyisara Adeyemi, and Harmanpreet Garcha.
Which universities are the students going to in the US?
They are going to Harvard and Princeton.
How much are the scholarships worth?
Each scholarship is worth close to £350,000.
Did the students meet their A-level requirements?
Yes, all three scored the necessary grades.
What major will Harmanpreet Garcha be studying?
Harmanpreet will major in engineering at Harvard.
