Eshaan Niyas

Academic Scholar

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About

Curiosity drives everything I do.

As an Academic Scholar at Hartland International School, I’m passionate about exploring how science, technology, and leadership can create meaningful change. Whether I’m leading school initiatives, competing in STEM challenges, volunteering in my community, speaking at events, or representing my school in sport, I enjoy pushing myself beyond my comfort zone and embracing every opportunity to grow.

I believe that the best learning happens beyond the classroom. Every experience teaches resilience, empathy, and confidence - qualities that matter just as much as academic achievement.

My goal is simple: to keep learning, keep leading, and use my knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Things I’ve Built

Things I’ve built.

  1. 01

    Sustainability Science Fair Project

    A working model focused on reducing waste, conserving energy, and lowering landfill emissions - presented during Open Science Day.

    STEM · Sustainability
  2. 02

    Engineering Challenge

    Designed and built the tallest freestanding tower using only drinking straws and tape - a study in structural design, problem solving, and creativity.

    Engineering
  3. 03

    Tortoise Tank Innovation Project

    An innovative business idea pairing a chocolate sale with an Incubation Hub concept - built to create positive change in the school community.

    Entrepreneurship
  4. 04

    Published Writing

    “The Miracle of Survival and Hope” - a short story published on Emarat Beats.

    Writing

A Few Wins

A few wins.

  1. 01

    Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition

    Winner · Top 0.09% of 10,000
  2. 02

    Tortoise Tank Competition

    Winner · inaugural school-wide
  3. 03

    The Great Debate

    Winning Team · Happiness vs Success
  4. 04

    Lumiere Scholars Essay Competition

    Excellence Award · USD $750
  5. 05

    Immerse Education Essay Competition

    Honours List
  6. 06

    Academic Excellence Award

    Student of the Term
  7. 07

    ADISSA U15 Basketball

    Most Improved Player

Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the classroom.

Academic Scholar

Hartland International School

The Knowledge Society (TKS)

Dubai Cohort · 2026–27

HundrED Youth Ambassador

Driving youth-led change

NYU Abu Dhabi Astronomy Camp

Astrophysics research immersion

Pepsi Youth Hackathon

Innovation under pressure

MUN (Model United Nations)

Delegate · representing Mexico

Mubadala Young Coach Program

Coaching & youth leadership

Special Olympics

Unified Champion Schools

The Great Nurdle Hunt

Environmental volunteering

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Closing ceremony · flag bearer

Mubadala Ball Boy

On-court · WTA tournament

Mathematics Olympiad

Competitive problem solving

Sports & Leadership

On the field.

  • U14 Arcadia Rugby Team

    Rugby

    Represented Arcadia at the U14 level.

  • ADISSA U13 Football Team

    Football

    Finished 3rd at the ADISSA Cup.

  • ADISSA U15 Basketball Team

    Basketball

    Awarded Most Improved Player.

  • ADISSA U11 Basketball Team

    Basketball

    Part of the U11 basketball squad.

  • ADISSA U11 Football Team

    Football

    Part of the U11 football squad.

  • ADISSA U11 Rugby Team

    Rugby

    Part of the U11 rugby squad.

Contact

Let’s build something.

The inbox is always open.

Based in Dubai, UAE