Of the 35 students who received scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH) has 6 students:
1. Dao Duc Anh (3rd-year student, Management Science major)
2. Vu Viet Anh (second-year student, Information Management major)
3. Nguyen Hai Binh (4th-year student, Cultural Studies major)
4. Dinh Van Hung (4th-year student, Korean Studies major)
5. Dam Thi Phuong Thao (4th-year student, Literature major)
6. Bui Minh Thuy (3rd-year student, International Studies major)
VNU-USSH students who received the Pony Chung scholarship took a commemorative photo with the faculty members of the Political and Student Affairs Department.
To receive the scholarship, in addition to excellent academic results and good conduct, students must actively participate in scientific research, student union activities, and social and community activities. Besides academic achievements, students must submit an essay exploring the Pony Chung Scholarship Program in South Korea, expressing their desire to participate in a student exchange program/master's degree program at Korea University, South Korea.
Vice Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi Nguyen Hoang Hai speaks at the Scholarship Award Ceremony.
Over the past 16 years, the Pony Chung Scholarship Fund has awarded nearly 500 scholarships to outstanding students of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), totaling US$258,000. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, 16 VNU students have received scholarships to pursue master's degrees at Korea University, successfully completing their programs and receiving their degrees before returning to Vietnam to work. In addition, a one-year exchange program at Korea University for VNU students majoring in Korean Language and Culture has also been successfully completed by 11 students.
To date, nearly 100 outstanding students and trainees from various disciplines at VNU-USSH have won this scholarship.
Scholarships are not just rewards, but also timely encouragement and support for outstanding young intellectuals of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), who are full of aspirations, ambitions, and dedication, to have better conditions for studying, training, and research. Many former students who received the Pony Chung Scholarship are currently working in important positions at several large businesses and economic corporations in Vietnam. Thanks to the support of the Pony Chung Scholarship Fund, many VNU students have had more opportunities to study, conduct scientific research, and achieve good results. After graduation, many of them have become successful in various fields; some continue their studies/research at a higher level, some work in government agencies, some work in businesses, and some work abroad...
Sharing her joy at receiving the scholarship, Bui Minh Thuy (a student in the International Studies Faculty, VNU-USSH) confided: “The scholarship is a valuable asset, helping me cover my living expenses this academic year, easing the financial burden on my family. Furthermore, receiving the Pony Chung scholarship will give me the opportunity to receive funding from the Foundation for a Master's degree at Korea University – one of the largest universities in Korea and a leading university in the world – as my family's financial situation doesn't allow me to pursue my dream of studying abroad. This education will be a valuable asset for my future career, fulfilling my dream of reaching out to the world, giving me more opportunities to develop myself, learn, and experience, and improving my living conditions so that my family can have a better life.”
The Pony Chung Scholarship is one of the prestigious and valuable scholarships awarded to those who strive and work hard to excel. And I have continuously strived every day. I thank the teachers at the Faculty of International Studies and the University for always accompanying and helping me achieve good academic results and have the joy I have today.” Student Bui Minh Thuy was previously awarded the highest academic achievement award for the QH-2021-X Standard Program, Faculty of International Studies, in the 2021-2022 academic year. In addition to her excellent academic results in the 2022-2023 academic year, Minh Thuy also received the Encouragement Award for Student Scientific Research at the Faculty level in the 2022-2023 academic year; the Cooperation Award in the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Understanding Competition with the Diplomatic Academy and the Academy of Journalism and Communication, organized by VNU-USSH in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and actively participated in the Youth Union and Student Association activities and charitable activities of the Faculty and the University.
