University Scholarships for Vietnamese Students
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Call for Applications for Scholarships
Next Round Starting in the Academic Session 2012 - 2013
What is it?
The Philip David Gray Memorial Trust Vietnamese University Fees Scholarship is a grant to cover University fees for Vietnamese students who are studying in areas that can contribute to the development of Vietnam, such as rural development, urban planning or social care. The scholarship programme is organised in collaboration with the Center for Training and Community Development, a Vietnamese charity.
It is expected that there will be two scholarships available in the next round, to be awarded in September 2012.
Subsequent rounds are planned on an annual basis.
How much is it for?
The scholarship will cover the annual University fees during the student's degree programme. The award will normally be made for the duration of a programme of study, subject to the recipient continuing to meet the award criteria.
Who is it for?
The scholarship is open to Vietnamese nationals currently studying at a Vietnamese University. Decisions on the award of scholarships will, in addition to academic ability and financial need, consider the potential of the award to contribute to Vietnamese development with respect to the alleviation of poverty, such as the improvement of:
- the delivery of health and social care,
- the national infrastructure in terms of provision of housing, water, power and transport,
- the Vietnamese natural environment, or
- the provision of education.
How Do I apply for a scholarship?
The application process consists of two stages:
Stage 1: You should fill in an application form (English form) (Vietnamese form) and submit it by the published deadline to the Trust's Executive Officer for Scholarships at the following address:
Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh
Scholarship Coordinator
43/43 Ho Dac Di
An Cuu
Hue, Vietnam
A shortlist of applications will be established at this point. At the end of the stage 1 review process (typically two weeks) you will be informed of the status of your application. Only a few applications will go forward to Stage 2.
Stage 2: If your application has been selected for stage 2, you will be invited to submit notarised copies of your documents (secondary school baccalaureate, university entrance announcement, university academic record if any). You may be asked to participate in an interview, either in person or via telephone. At the end of stage 2, applicants will be informed of the final result of the process. scholarship awards may be conditional on examination results and/or acceptance at a given University.
How is an application assessed?
Applications are assessed based on the following criteria:
- Financial need
- Academic promise and performance (School transcript, entrance examinations and university results plus letters of reference will be relevant here.)
- Suitability of the programme of study given the aims of the scholarship programme (Note: A student's choice of subject for study and future career plans will be relevant here. In stage 1, applicants will be invited to write a case for support that explains how their application meets these criteria.)
Existing scholarships will be reviewed annually to ensure that the recipient continues to meet these criteria.
What is the deadline for applications?
The current round of scholarships will be awarded for payment of fees beginning in the academic session 2012-2013.
Details of deadlines for applications, and the dates of notification of award, will be announced in February 2012.
Where can I obtain more information?
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Executive Officer for Scholarships:
Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh
Email: thuybinhnguyen1604@gmail.com
Mobile: +84 983381604
Address: 43/43 Ho Dac Di, An Cuu, Hue, Vietnam