This is a meaningful activity aimed at paying tribute to the heroic martyrs of Vietnam and Laos, while also contributing to strengthening educational cooperation in particular and fostering lasting friendship between the two countries.
Accordingly, 10 full scholarships totaling 4 billion VND were awarded. Each scholarship is equivalent to 400 million VND per student, including tuition fee waiver for 4 years (260 million VND), free dormitory accommodation, and living expenses (140 million VND).
The University of Social Sciences and Humanities will coordinate with the leadership of Xiengkhouang province, the Management Board of the Vietnamese-Lao Martyrs' Memorial Site in Xiengkhouang province, and the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Lao People's Democratic Republic to select outstanding students with good Vietnamese language skills who have completed high school to recommend for study at VNU-USSH starting in 2025.
Professor, Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Mr. Bounchan Syvongphanh, Secretary - Governor of Xiengkhouang Province at the scholarship awarding ceremony.
The scholarship awarding ceremony was held in a solemn and moving atmosphere at the memorial service and prayer for the fallen heroes of Vietnam and Laos, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's War Invalids and Martyrs Day. The event was organized by the Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Coordinating and Cooperation Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Laos, in collaboration with the Lao Buddhist Alliance of Xieng Khouang Province, the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Nghe An Province, and the Vietnamese community in Xieng Khouang Province.
Delegates perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Memorial Complex for Vietnamese and Lao Heroes and Martyrs. Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper.
The heroic land of Xiengkhouang bears witness to countless victories and sacrifices of the soldiers and people of Vietnam and Laos in their respective struggles for independence.
According to Sivilay Sengchalon, Deputy Governor of Xiengkhouang Province, since 1984, the Xiengkhouang provincial government has coordinated with search and rescue units to recover and repatriate more than 12,000 remains of Vietnamese soldiers who died in the province during various periods of war.
He affirmed that the blood and bones of the heroic martyrs of both countries have mingled on every road, river, stream, and mountain forest in Xiengkhouang. The government and people of Xiengkhouang province will always remember the sacrifices of the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts.
Therefore, the Shrine Complex will become a sacred destination, a place for cultural and religious activities, commemorating the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of Vietnam and Laos, and a precious spiritual heritage of the two nations.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam presents flood relief aid to a representative of the Xiengkhouang provincial government. Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos, Nguyen Minh Tam, representing Vietnamese agencies, organizations, and individuals, presented a donation of 165 million VND and 100 million Kip (Lao currency) to representatives of the Xiengkhouang provincial government to support people in the area affected by floods.
Nhan Dan Newspaper: Construction begins on the Memorial Complex for Vietnamese and Lao Heroes and Martyrs in Xiengkhouang Province.
The official website of the Communist Party of Vietnam of Bac Ninh province: Construction of a Memorial Complex for Vietnamese and Lao Heroes and Martyrs
A journey back to the roots for USSH staff and lecturers on July 27th.
