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First Lady to honour outstanding 2024 MSCE students in Lilongwe

By Burnett Munthali

The First Lady of Malawi, Madam Monica Chakwera, through her Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF), is set to recognize and reward the top-performing students in the 2024 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, 7 January 2025, in Lilongwe, coinciding with the launch of the Child Online Protection Initiative by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), where Madam Chakwera also serves as the initiative’s ambassador.

The ceremony will honour students who scored between 7 and 15 points in the 2024 MSCE exams, celebrating their academic excellence and encouraging a culture of hard work among secondary school learners in Malawi. At least 30 students are expected to be recognized at the event, with Maranatha Boys Academy leading the list of top performers, followed closely by Dedza Secondary School.

Maranatha Academy’s Support for Academic Excellence

In an effort to support the First Lady’s initiative, Maranatha Private Academy Managing Director, Ernest Kaonga, has pledged his contribution towards the event. Kaonga, who has been a strong advocate for academic excellence in Malawi, believes in the importance of rewarding hard-working students as a way of motivating them and inspiring others to strive for success.

Speaking ahead of the awards ceremony, Kaonga expressed his admiration for Madam Monica Chakwera’s efforts in promoting education.

“I want to encourage students to work hard. I appreciate the commendable efforts of our First Lady, Madam Monica Chakwera, in promoting education through various initiatives, and I want to join her in this noble cause,” he said.

As part of his contribution, Kaonga has pledged K1 million to each student who achieved 7 points, while those who scored 9 or 10 points will receive K500,000 each. Students who attained between 11 and 15 points will be awarded K100,000 each.

Encouraging Academic Excellence in Malawi

The recognition of top MSCE performers by the First Lady’s foundation and private stakeholders such as Maranatha Private Academy demonstrates a growing commitment to education and youth empowerment in Malawi. The initiative is expected to not only reward students for their hard work but also encourage a culture of academic excellence in secondary schools across the country.

By hosting the awards on the same day as the Child Online Protection Initiative launch, the event will also highlight the importance of digital safety for students, ensuring that young people can access online resources securely while continuing their education.

With continued support from education advocates, the government, and private institutions, initiatives like these could play a crucial role in shaping the future of Malawi’s youth by fostering a strong academic foundation and a competitive learning environment.

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