Committed to join hands to support the journey from refueling to school

20 Years of Establishment of School Relay Scholarship (2003 – 2023) under Program for Development of Tomorrow, Newspaper Youth A seminar was held on 18th August to listen to suggestions and proposals with the hope of finding good solutions and new ways to help spread the activities.

newspapers and schools join hands

Associate Professor Dr. Bui Mai Huang, Head of the Department of Brand Management and Communication, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science and Technology, said that the University Scholarship for Freshmen and the School Relay Scholarship are not conflicting. Rather they complement each other.

Specifically, the School Relay Scholarship reaches students early, when they are not yet freshmen. This gives you the confidence to move on to university, before you can get extra support from the school you attended.

Dr. Bui Quang Hung – Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics – said that previously, scholarship relays at the school usually focused on donations from businesses, benefactors or community organizations.

According to him, the program requires strong ties with universities. Mr. Hung stressed, “Each school has scholarship resources and can fully engage in the newspaper’s scholarship programs.”

Meanwhile, according to information from Dr. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Vice President of Nguyen Tat Thanh University, this university has a mechanism to link the school with the relay scholarship. In this school year, the school will award 50 scholarships (10 million VND/each) according to the list provided by the newspaper for admission to the school.

Mr. Tuan Anh said, “We will be with the newspaper in many subsequent scholarship programs for new students.”

Cao Tan Hui, the university’s vice president of finance and marketing, confirmed that whenever students have difficulties, the university helps with scholarship funds or mobilizes businesses and alumni networks. The goal is that none of the newly matriculated students have to give up on their college dreams because of hardship.

Mr. Pham Tuan Hiep, deputy head of the student affairs department of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, explained that every year the school has a fund to support students with difficulties, and in recent years it has not even been used Has been done Source.

“The school is willing to partner with the newsletter to provide scholarships for students to enter the school. Simply provide information about students who have been admitted to the school but at risk of not being able to enroll due to family circumstances If so, the school will send someone to come to the school. place the verification, they can provide scholarships for these kids at home,” Mr. Hype said.

More Forms of Student Aid

Mr. Pham Uyen Nguyen – deputy head of the family for future development of Tuoyi Trey newspaper, investment director of BioMed Company – suggested that Tuoyi Trey stands to create a mechanism for unsecured loans with low interest rates for new students It is possible pellets. This loan helps you throughout the college years, not just in the first year. This would be a way of providing more support for the many students who are having difficulties.

Ms Nguyen Thi Ngoc Giau – who received a Riley scholarship at the school to enter the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City in 2005 – said that in addition to money, the program should have more directions to help new students .

For example, the newspaper may coordinate to organize free courses and skill courses for new students on starting university. Especially you will be helped to find a job, so it will be not only for “fish” but also for “fishing rod”.

Similarly, Truong Minh Tuoc Nguyen, deputy secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union, said that in the coming time, youth union agencies and units will work together for more diverse support for new students.

Mr. Nguyen suggested that the newspaper cooperate with the Ho Chi Minh City Student Support Center and the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Employment Service Center, so that in addition to scholarships, they can also help you find housing and start jobs. It is no cost as well as an opportunity for you to participate in multiple programs to improve your knowledge and skills.

Build a community that connects generations

One of the concerns raised by Mr. Le Quoc Phong – Chairman of the Board of Directors, General Director of Binh Dien II Fertilizer Joint Stock Company – is the need to promote communication of the stories of new students who have received scholarships and are now growing are above How to be successful in your career.

Thousands of new students are awarded scholarships each year, he said, and philanthropic businesses also want to see greater impact of their dedicated contributions.

Mr. Fong said, “I think there should be a channel to connect the student community receiving the scholarship so that the beneficiaries have more motivation to stick with the program.”

“Eat the fruit, remember to plant the tree”

Mr. Le Nguyen Minh Quang – Nam Long Group’s Director of Foreign Affairs, who received the first scholarship from Tuoyi Tre newspaper since 1988 – shared the message the newspaper should send to new students. It is not “When you eat the fruit, remember who planted the tree” but “When you eat the fruit, remember to plant the tree”.

He added that businesses or beneficiaries sometimes do not need to return, but would be very happy to see students who have received scholarships contribute to the younger generation of students after a successful return.

Mr. Quang said that if such a community can be created, the School Relay Scholarship will grow in a sustainable way.