Goal
Our goal is to provide impoverished students in rural Vietnam the financial means necessary to complete their education.
Why There Is a Need
Many Vietnamese families farm or fish for a living and do not have stable incomes. As a result, most can not afford to pay school tuition.
How VNSF Helps
Our program provides stipends to motivated and financially needy students in Vietnam. Students who qualify for this scholarship receive ongoing support during their entire education.
Program Details
Annual scholarships:
- $45 — Primary school
- $54 — Secondary school
- $89 — High school
- $107 — Trade school (*)
- $214 — College (**)
- $320 — University (***)
* Trade school certification (usually 2 years)
** Associate’s degree (usually 3 years)
*** B.S. or B.A. degree (usually 4-5 years)
** Associate’s degree (usually 3 years)
*** B.S. or B.A. degree (usually 4-5 years)
Criteria for Selecting Students
We make a long-term commitment to every student we accept. Each recipient is guaranteed scholarships until they graduate from college. We make sure every student is deserving of your donation & support by evaluating the following criteria:
- Academic performance
- Demonstrable financial hardship
- Commitment to their education
Process
- Local province collect applications
- Applications are screened
- Eligible students are interviewed in their homes
- Qualified students are selected & notified by the VNSF Board
- Scholarships are disbursed
- Students submit report cards to receive continuing support
