On November 22, 2025, the AEON 1% Club Foundation held the 20th Anniversary Ceremony of the AEON Scholarship Program and the 2025 AEON Scholarship Award Ceremony for outstanding university students. This was among the most meaningful and long-standing initiatives of the Foundation, consistently implemented to support Asian students in nurturing their dreams and developing their careers, thereby contributing to building a talented and socially responsible young generation.
Sixteen outstanding students from Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) were honored to receive the scholarship, with a total value of over 320 million VND.
VNUA’s students receive scholarships from the AEON 1% Club Foundation.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Ishikawa Isamu, Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam, representatives of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Secretary-General of the AEON 1% Club Foundation, representatives of AEON Group member companies in Vietnam, representatives from participating universities, and generations of former AEON Scholarship recipients over the past two decades. The event not only recognized students’ academic efforts but also marked an important milestone in the Foundation’s twenty-year journey of social contributions.
In the 2025 Scholarship Award ceremony, 96 third- and fourth-year students from six universities, including Vietnam National University of Agriculture; Foreign Trade University – Hanoi; University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi; University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; Ho Chi Minh City University of Education; and University of Economics - Ho Chi Minh City, were honored.
Mr. Ishikawa Isamu, Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam, delivers a speech at the ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Ambassador Ishikawa Isamu congratulated the 96 students and reaffirmed AEON Group’s philosophy of pursuing a peaceful society that respected people and promoted community development. He emphasized that the AEON 1% Club Foundation stood as a testament to this long-term commitment.
Representing VNUA, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep, Vice President, expressed his sincere gratitude to the AEON 1% Club Foundation, to the people of Japan, Japanese friends who have supported Vietnam. He wished the Foundation continued growth so that the AEON Scholarship program would further expand and contribute to Vietnam’s education and training sector. He also expressed his strong belief that the friendship between the Governments and peoples of Vietnam and Japan—and between the AEON 1% Scholarship Foundation and VNUA in particular—would continue to flourish, bringing practical and meaningful benefits.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Tiep and Dr. Giang Trung Khoa, VNUA, attend the ceremony.
The AEON Scholarship was part of a broader initiative to strengthen goodwill and friendship among Asian countries through financial support for university students. By the end of 2024, the program had awarded scholarships to students from seven countries, namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, China, and Japan. As of 2025, a total of 96 students from VNUA had received scholarships from the AEON 1% Club Foundation. The scholarship was awarded to third-year students with excellent academic records, active contributions to youth union and community service activities, and strong participation in domestic and international academic exchange programs. Students would continue to receive the scholarship in their fourth year if they maintained excellent or very good academic and conduct performance.
Funded by one of over 200 organizations and enterprises partnering with VNUA, the AEON Scholarship provided not only essential financial support but also strong motivation for students, helping them focus on their studies, engage in scientific research, and develop their abilities through social activities. This created a solid foundation for their comprehensive personal and professional development.
The 96 scholarship recipients of the AEON 1% Club Foundation (2025) together with delegates
Sixteen VNUA’s students receive the 2025 AEON 1% Club Foundation Scholarship