Attending the scholarship awarding ceremony were Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities), representatives of the Department of Cooperation and Development, Politics and Student Affairs, Faculty of Oriental Studies and 15 students receiving scholarships.
On the side of the scholarship awarding unit, there was Mr. Woo Hyoung Min, Chief Representative of the Korea Foundation (KF) in Vietnam.
Scene of the KF - Samsung scholarship award ceremony in 2024
KF Scholarship - investment for young generation of Vietnam
Speaking at the scholarship award ceremony, Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh expressed his deep gratitude to Mr. Woo Hyoung Min and the Korean International Exchange Board of Directors. Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh emphasized: “We are in a special year, marking more than 30 years of comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Korea. During that journey, the Korean International Exchange Foundation and Samsung Group have made great contributions through meaningful cooperation programs.
Today, the 15 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year for Korean Studies students continue to affirm the strong commitment of KF and Samsung in investing in the future of the young generation of Vietnam. The scholarship recipients not only represent the spirit of academic excellence but also symbolize the hope and potential in further strengthening the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Korea.
Congratulating the Korean Studies students who received scholarships in the 2024-2025 school year, Vice Principal Lai Quoc Khanh said: “Today's scholarship is not only a recognition of your academic efforts, but also the trust that KF, Samsung and teachers have placed in you - the representatives of the young generation of Vietnam. I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity, constantly learn, practice and strive to achieve new successes. You are not only the pride of the school, but also a bridge to help foster the increasingly strong friendship between Vietnam and Korea."
Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh speaks at the KF scholarship awarding ceremony for VNU-USSH students
Mr. Woo Hyoung Min expressed his joy at having the opportunity to return to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and to receive the warm affection of the school's leaders, staff and students of the Oriental Studies Department. “As a leading research and training center in Vietnam in the field of social sciences and humanities, VNU-USSH has made important contributions to training in Korean Studies in Vietnam, contributing to promoting friendly cooperation between the two countries. Korean Studies students of the school are not only good at Korean but also have in-depth knowledge of the cultural traditions, history, economics, diplomacy... of Korea. They are the bridges that strengthen the educational, cultural and economic exchanges between the two countries. We are honored to accompany them on their path to pursuing their favorite majors,” Mr. Woo Hyoung Min shared.
Mr. Woo Hyoung Min, Chief Representative of the Korea Foundation (KF) in Vietnam, spoke at the Scholarship Award Ceremony.
Student representative receiving scholarship expressed gratitude to the Fund and the School
Prospects for cooperation in the future
The Korea Foundation (KF; Korean: 한국국제교류재단; Hanja: 韓國國際交流財團) is a non-profit public diplomacy organization established in 1991 to promote deeper understanding of Korea and strengthen friendship within the international community. The Foundation carries out various exchange projects between Korea and foreign countries to foster mutual understanding.
In 2021, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Korea Foundation for International Exchange officially signed a cooperation agreement with specific contents: such as building facilities, organizing seminars, publishing, implementing academic activities, especially focusing on human development (training experts, awarding scholarships to students).
To date, the Fund has awarded 60 scholarships to 60 VNU-USSH students (each worth 250 USD), sponsored the construction of 2 high-quality, modern classrooms for teaching and research, and supported the implementation of many scientific seminars attracting the participation of many domestic and foreign scholars.
Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the University, once again expressed his sincere thanks for the valuable support and companionship, and expressed: “The 5-year cooperation agreement between VNU-USSH and KF has been successfully concluded. However, currently, the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Korea is increasingly expanding, especially in the field of education. Therefore, the space for cooperation between the two units is very large. Besides, next year is the year to celebrate the very important event of 80 years of tradition and 30 years of establishment of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, we hope that Mr. Woo Hyoung Min personally as well as the KF Foundation will continue to pay attention to the University so that the two sides can continue to sign a cooperation agreement, raising the cooperative relationship to a new level. The Fund's companionship is not only a source of encouragement for lecturers and students but also contributes to improving the quality of training experts on Korean studies in Vietnam”.
Prof. Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh affirmed his wishes and proposed specific contents that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Korea Foundation for International Exchange can promote cooperation in the coming time.
Agreeing with the University's proposals, Mr. Woo Hyoung Min emphasized: “I fully support the above idea of Vice President Lai Quoc Khanh and hope that the two sides will continue to have good cooperation in the coming time. Next year, the Korea Foundation plans to organize a large-scale technology forum and Vietnam is the first country to choose to organize that forum. I really hope that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will be the unit to coordinate with us to organize this large-scale event. At the same time, the Foundation also commits to accompany the University's activities on the occasion of the important ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of tradition in 2025”.
Some photos at the KF - Samsung Scholarship Award Ceremony 2024
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