On the morning of July 30, 2024, National Economics University (NEU), in collaboration with VinUni University–VinAcademy Education and Training Company Limited, awarded 39 Vingroup–National Economics University Companion Scholarships to nurture students with outstanding achievements in academic studies and scientific research and strong results in academic competitions.

Attending the ceremony on behalf of VinUni University–VinAcademy Education and Training Company Limited, which manages and implements the Vingroup Companion Scholarship Program, was MSc. Bui Thanh Hanh, Head of the Department of Academic Cooperation at VinUni University. Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, centers, and sociopolitical organizations across the University; and, in particular, the outstanding students receiving scholarships.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President, delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, thanked Vingroup for its support of NEU over the years and congratulated the outstanding students who had earned scholarships in this round. He expressed confidence that the students had consistently striven and would continue to strive with determination and strong aspirations to reach new heights, and that the scholarships awarded by Vingroup that day were well-deserved rewards and timely encouragement, providing both material and moral support. He also expressed the hope that the Vingroup–National Economics University Companion Scholarship Program would continue and expand its support for the University’s talented, exemplary students, increasing the number of recipients, improving the quality of support, and diversifying its forms of assistance in the years ahead.

MSc. Bui Thanh Hanh, Head of the Department of Academic Cooperation at VinUni University, speaks at the ceremony.

Also speaking at the ceremony, MSc. Bui Thanh Hanh, Head of the Department of Academic Cooperation at VinUni University, stated that the Vingroup–National Economics University Companion Scholarship Program continued a series of initiatives through which Vingroup had supported young talent across successive cohorts and generations of students over the years. True to its name, the scholarship program would accompany and stand alongside NEU students throughout their studies at the University. This is one of Vingroup’s charitable activities contributing to the encouragement and nurturing of young Vietnamese talent.

Leadership representatives from the two organizations present scholarships to students

A representative of the scholarship recipients speaks at the ceremony.

Over the years, VinUni University/VinAcademy Education and Training Company Limited and NEU have collaborated in many areas, including education, research, and recruitment. Among these initiatives is a scholarship program for talented NEU students that has attracted considerable interest from students.

In 2023, VinAcademy Education and Training Company Limited signed an agreement with the University to fund a scholarship program called the “Vingroup–National Economics University Companion Scholarship.” The program’s criteria focus on students with outstanding academic achievements and a passion for scientific research. Priority is given to female applicants and students facing difficult circumstances who demonstrate determination to excel in their studies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, presents flowers to a representative of the leadership of VinAcademy Education and Training Company Limited in appreciation.

Following selection and interview rounds, the “Vingroup–National Economics University Companion Scholarship” program selected 20 students in its first year to receive scholarships worth VND 25 million each. This year marks the second year of scholarship awards to NEU students, with 20 newly selected students and 19 recipients from the previous academic year who maintained their academic achievements and scientific research activities and therefore continued to receive scholarships. In total, 39 students received scholarships, with total scholarship funding of VND 975 million.

Delegates and students attending the ceremony pose for a commemorative photograph

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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