Pritvik Sinhadc, 16, fought off competition from tens of thousands of bright pupils around the world to be awarded a scholarship valued at $500,000. Antonie Robertson / The National
Pritvik, an Indian living in Dubai, who battled stage-four renal failure last year, was named one of 100 winners by Rise, a global initiative that supports bright young people. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dubai College pupil will receive access to a lifetime of benefits, including a scholarship to a university of his choice, mentorship and potential funding for future ventures. Antonie Robertson / The National
A young Pritvik learning how to test food for bacterial contamination at the Genes in Space workshop. Pawan Singh / The National
Pritvik has published three books. Reem Mohammed / The National
Pritvik, aged 7, with some prehistoric friends.
Pritvik Sinhadc, 16, fought off competition from tens of thousands of bright pupils around the world to be awarded a scholarship valued at $500,000. Antonie Robertson / The National
Pritvik, an Indian living in Dubai, who battled stage-four renal failure last year, was named one of 100 winners by Rise, a global initiative that supports bright young people. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dubai College pupil will receive access to a lifetime of benefits, including a scholarship to a university of his choice, mentorship and potential funding for future ventures. Antonie Robertson / The National
A young Pritvik learning how to test food for bacterial contamination at the Genes in Space workshop. Pawan Singh / The National
Pritvik has published three books. Reem Mohammed / The National