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Student from Piauí, Son of a Motorcycle Taxi Driver, Achieves 1st Place at ITA and Also Secures a Spot at IME After Studying in a Public School and Winning a 100% Scholarship.
“Approved at ITA.” The phrase written on his face marked not only a student’s celebration but the realization of a collective dream.
Kelson Lopes da Silva, son of a motorcycle taxi driver from Piauí, achieved 1st place in the entrance exam for the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica and was also approved at the Instituto Militar de Engenharia, two of the most difficult selections in Brazil.
The scene that went viral on social media shows the father, Antônio José Soares da Silva, helping to paint his son’s face during the celebration.
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A motorcycle taxi driver, he faces long daily journeys to support the family. The simple gesture symbolizes years of shared effort.
From Public School to Dual Approval: Son of a Motorcycle Taxi Driver Secures 1st Place at ITA
Before this achievement, there was a journey marked by discipline and dedication. Kelson studied his entire life in public school, where he built his academic foundation.
Later, he received a 100% scholarship at Colégio Propósito in Teresina, an opportunity that broadened access to more targeted preparation for high-level entrance exams.
The routine became intense, with a focus mainly on the exact sciences. The preparation required consistency, organization, and many hours of study.
The results came at the end of last year when the double approval was confirmed.
Challenge Overcome at the Most Demanding Institutions in the Country
The Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) is nationally recognized for its high level of demand.
Meanwhile, the Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME) is also among the most competitive institutions, featuring extensive and complex exams.
Being approved at one of these institutions is already considered an extraordinary feat.
Securing a spot at both and achieving first place at ITA places Kelson in an elite group of students in the country.
In the video that went viral, the father thanks for the victory while participating in the celebration. The phrase “Approved at ITA” appears as a symbol of perseverance and overcoming.
The emotion evident on both their faces captures the weight of that moment.
For the family, this achievement goes beyond academic performance. It represents the certainty that education can transform realities, even in the face of financial limitations.
First Engineer in the Family
Kelson is now preparing to start his degree in Engineering. With his approval at ITA and IME, he has two of the most prestigious institutions in Brazil before him.
Regardless of the final choice, he already carries a symbolic title: he will be the first engineer in the family.
The story of this young man from Piauí reinforces that opportunities make a difference, but it is dedication that solidifies results.
Amidst his father’s work shifts, a full scholarship, and many hours of preparation, an example emerged that effort can open doors that were once considered unreachable.
More than just an approval, Kelson’s journey has become an inspiration for thousands of students who dream of transforming their destinies through education.
Source: Só Notícia Boa
Poderia ser filho de qualquer profissional, mas se não tivesse estudado e se dedicado, não teria esse grande resultado. Parabéns Kelson!
Que maravilha! Parabéns garoto! Muito sucesso na sua vida!!!
Sensacional !!! Aqui em SP, é que nada sai com esse governador de DIREITA !!! Muito ruim esse cara aqui !!!
Ainda dizem, que ele é bem avaliado !!!
Eu moro em SP, e lhes digo que pra mim, está sem do o mais as do o mesmo, mas o que não falta aqui é CEGO !!!
Vem morar no Piauí
Bom mesmo é a escola de alienação do lules, forma **** depende a vida toda de bolsa esmola.