On October 21, 2026, at AEON MALL Long Bien, the AEON 1% Club Foundation organized the 2026 AEON Scholarship Award Ceremony for outstanding students. The scholarships were presented to 48 students from three higher education institutions, including Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH), and Foreign Trade University, with 16 students from each school receiving the award. This is a practical support activity for students, creating favorable conditions for them to continue promoting their capabilities, maintaining their passion for learning, and gradually realizing their future plans.
16 outstanding students of VNUA proudly received scholarships totaling over VND 320 million
Students from Vietnam National University of Agriculture receive scholarships from the AEON 1% Club Foundation
The ceremony was honored to welcome Mr. Nakashima Yusuke, Second Secretary of the Cultural Section, Embassy of Japan in Vietnam; Mr. Watanabe Hiroyuki, Chairman of the AEON 1% Club Foundation; Ms. Mariko Sasaki, Secretary General of the AEON 1% Club Foundation; representatives of AEON Group member companies in Vietnam alongside teachers and students from the beneficiary universities.
In the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, Mr. Nakashima Yusuke, Second Secretary of the Cultural Section, the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, highly appreciated the significance of the scholarship program: "I believe that it is of great significance for those outstanding students from the three beneficiary universities to continue enhancing their knowledge and honing their capabilities through the AEON 1% Club Foundation Scholarship Program so that in the future, they will become core human resources taking on the heavy responsibility of further strengthening the relationship between Vietnam and Japan."
Mr. Nakashima Yusuke – Second Secretary, Cultural Affairs Section, Embassy of Japan in Vietnam
Mr. Watanabe Hiroyuki, Chairman of the AEON 1% Club Foundation, extended his congratulations to the scholarship recipients: "The scholarships awarded today are the result of your continuous efforts over the past time. However, I hope that you will always remember and cherish your gratitude towards your families and teachers who have always accompanied and supported you. I hope that in the coming time, you will continue to strive in your studies, sharpen your knowledge and skills, to grow into talents capable of showcasing your abilities and contributing on a global scale."
Mr. Hiroyuki Watanabe, Chairman of the AEON 1% Club Foundation, shares his thoughts
The "AEON Scholarship" is within the framework of a program aiming to enhance friendly relations and goodwill among Asian countries by awarding scholarships to university students. By the end of 2024, the program had awarded scholarships to students from 7 countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, China, and Japan. As of 2026, a total of 104 outstanding VNUA students have received scholarships from the AEON 1% Club Foundation. This scholarship is granted to third- and fourth-year students with excellent academic achievements.
Student Vu Thi Huyen Dieu from class K69QLTNMTA, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, representing the scholarship recipients, shared her thoughts on the topic "My dream".
The "AEON Scholarship" is sponsored by one of over 200 organizations, units, and enterprises cooperating with VNUA. This is not only a practical source of financial support but also a tremendous motivation, helping students study with peace of mind, proactively engage in scientific research, and promote their capacities in social activities, thereby creating a solid foundation for their comprehensive development.
48 students receiving scholarships from the AEON 1% Club Foundation in 2026 pose for a photo with the delegates