There are opportunities with real deadlines, that are affected with age.

The relatives we have!
The elderly women in church groups 😉!

Have you ever thought of putting pressure on the young ones concerning opportunities? We’re always so quick to urge them in certain directions—towards big life moments—but how often do we truly encourage them to seize the opportunities that can change the course of their futures?

Scholarships, fellowships, development programs—these are the tools that can open doors they may not even know exist yet. But are we, as a society, pushing them to chase these chances while the window is still open?

My dad would always joke about how you should get your driver’s license while you’re still young because, sure, getting it later is still good, but turning your neck to check over your shoulder might be a bit more of a challenge! He’d say, “It’s all about using the time and energy you’ve got now, while it’s easier.” And honestly, there’s a lot of truth in that. Making the most of those windows of opportunity—whether it’s during your school break or any free moment you have—can be life-changing, if resources allow.

But here’s the thing: we often don’t hear the same kind of urgency from society when it comes to other important opportunities, like applying for scholarships, fellowships, and professional programs.

Kosei muchinyarara apa ?
Kurudzirai vanyorere and not to give up kana pane paasina kubuda mushe.
Vavhunzurudzei kuti waiitasei apa , ungade rubatsiro rwei?
Dzimwe nyaya munovhunzurudza wani ko iyi nyaya?

We push young people to follow certain paths, but how often do we really encourage them to seize opportunities that can shape their future while they still have time?

Too many of these life-changing chances come with age limits—35, 30, sometimes even younger—and yet, we don’t put enough pressure on young people to pursue them early on. Why? These are the moments that could set them up for success in ways that last far beyond their youth. But instead of guiding them towards these opportunities, we let them pass by, assuming there’s plenty of time.

Let’s shift the conversation. We need to encourage young people to explore these opportunities while the door is wide open. Just like my dad’s advice about getting a license before turning your neck becomes a workout, we need to guide our youth to take action now, before age limits and other barriers make it harder.

The energy and drive young people have right now are unmatched. Instead of letting them waste that energy, let’s push them toward scholarships and programs that will allow them to grow, learn, and succeed. It’s about using the time, the resources, and the moments we have now to build the future we want. Because once those windows close, it’s much harder to open them again.

Let’s raise our voices and remind young people that their future is in their hands—and that the time to act is now.

Education is a powerful force that transforms lives, and it’s just as attractive to the girl child as it is to the boy child—because it opens doors, creates possibilities, and gives every young person the tools to shape their own future.

Education is attractive, it’s a confidence booster. Inopa kumwe kudzikama so.

P.S Education doesn’t just entail university degrees!