On October 9, 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) held a ceremony to award corporate scholarships to students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The event was part of a series of activities celebrating the 70th anniversary of the university’s establishment (October 12, 1956-October 12, 2026).
A total of 320 students received scholarships, including 15 recipients of the Kitano Scholarship and 305 recipients of the Elevating Knowledge Scholarship.
Supporting Students from the Classroom to the Real World
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, VNUA’s Vice President, emphasizes the role of businesses as partners in education and human resource development. Photo: Thanh Trang.
Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, VNUA’s Vice President, emphasized that alongside education and scientific research, the university had consistently prioritized collaboration with businesses to improve the quality of human resources and meet real-world needs.
According to Assoc. Prof. Tiep, each scholarship represented more than financial assistance; it also reflected businesses’ confidence in the younger generation, creating further opportunities for students to learn, develop their potential, and contribute to society.
VNUA currently maintained partnerships with more than 200 domestic and international businesses, corporations, and organizations. These collaborations extended beyond scholarship programs to include internships, skills development, scientific research, and technology transfer, enabling students to gain practical experience while still studying at the university.
Nguyen Khac Thao, General Director of Dabaco Vietnam Group, speaks at the scholarship award ceremony for VNUA’s students. Photo: Thanh Trang.
Representing the business community, Mr. Nguyen Khac Thao, CEO of Dabaco Vietnam Group, expressed his heartfelt emotions upon returning to the university where he had studied more than 25 years ago. Drawing on his own academic and professional journey, he encouraged students to make the most of their learning opportunities, continually enhance their professional knowledge and skills, stay abreast of scientific and technological advancements, and translate their knowledge into practical applications.
Mr. Diep Van Lam, Head of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition at Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd., shares insights into the company’s initiatives to support education and develop human resources for the agricultural sector. Photo: Thanh Trang
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Diep Van Lam, Head of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition at Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co., Ltd., noted that, as a company operating in animal feed production, industrial livestock farming, and food processing, Japfa had a strong demand for graduates with specialized training in agriculture.
Each year, Japfa provided scholarships through its social welfare fund to students at universities and colleges, including VNUA. In addition, the company supported agricultural education by donating teaching equipment, organizing field visits, and offering paid internships in accordance with the group’s policies.
Japfa hoped to continue its partnership with VNUA in the coming years and fully implement all cooperation activities outlined in the agreements signed with the university.
Expanding Opportunities for Research and Career Development
In addition to scholarships sponsored by businesses, VNUA also offerred the “Chắp cánh tương lai” (Wings to the Future) scholarship programme for first-year students. The programme featured five scholarship categories: Integration, Reaching New Horizons, Talent, Advancing Knowledge, and Aspiration.
The scholarship programmes were designed to address a range of student needs, combining financial assistance with opportunities for scientific research, internships, foreign-language development, and international integration. The VNUA – Integration Scholarship provided an initial grant of VND 2.5 million per student, along with opportunities to participate in scientific research projects funded at VND 10 million each. Recipients were also given priority for industry internships and support in developing practical skills.
The VNUA – Reaching New Horizons Scholarship offered an initial grant of VND 4 million per student, together with tuition incentives, opportunities to accelerate their studies through an integrated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway, and support for scientific research.
The VNUA – Talent Scholarship offered students the opportunity to receive full financial support for participating in international exchange programmes lasting four to eight weeks in countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland. The programme also placed a strong emphasis on enhancing foreign-language proficiency, research capabilities, and academic exchange.
The VNUA – Advancing Knowledge Scholarship provided an initial grant of VND 2.5 million per student, together with tuition incentives and support for developing research skills. Meanwhile, the VNUA – Aspiration Scholarship created opportunities for students to participate in study and research programmes at partner institutions in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, China, and Taiwan.
Duong Minh Khue, a first-year student in the 71st cohort at the Faculty of Biotechnology, VNUA, speaks at the ceremony on behalf of the scholarship recipients. Photo: Quang Huy.
Representing the scholarship recipients, Duong Minh Khue, a first-year student in the 71st cohort at the Faculty of Biotechnology, VNUA, expressed her joy at receiving scholarships at the very beginning of her university journey. Khue shared that she had been awarded both the VNUA – Integration Scholarship and the VNUA – Talent Scholarship. For her, these awards represented not only financial assistance but also a source of encouragement to pursue her chosen field of study with confidence and determination.
Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) is a multidisciplinary public university designated as a key national institution, renowned for its high-quality education and modern facilities and equipment. Each year, the university allocates nearly VND 60 billion in academic performance scholarships to students. In addition, through partnerships with more than 200 businesses, VNUA secures nearly VND 3 billion annually in corporate-sponsored scholarships to support talented students and those facing financial hardship.