Arianna Tukai

18 years old, from Tanzania, attending the University of Exeter, UK.

18 years old, attending the University of Exeter, UK. Arianna was awarded a Beacon Changemakers University Scholarship in May 2025.

Arianna is studying towards a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Prior to that, she attended Dar Es Salaam Independent School, Tanzania, where she completed A-levels in Economics, Business and Mathematics. Arianna is determined, disciplined, and focused in her studies and manages academic demands with a capable approach.

Arianna enjoys a range of co-curricular activities. At school, she was Captain of the girls’ volleyball team and played basketball for the school team. She is also a keen athlete and achieved a school certificate for excellent performance in the athletics team.

Arianna is a skilled communicator. She participated in the Eisenhower Fellowship’s Women’s Leadership Program in 2024 and was chosen from a poll of 200 to be involved in Tanzanian Women Architects for Humanity. She was President of the School Council, Vice President of the School Media Team and Head of Photography & Design at her school.

An engaged citizen, Arianna has supported Mwandaliwa orphanage by teaching and providing study materials to disadvantaged children. She was awarded a School Certificate recognising her hard work in organising Community Service activities.

Service Experience

Arianna shared her experience as one of the founding members of Mindful Youth, an organisation supporting orphaned children in Tanzania.