What is a Government Scholarship? Types of scholarships and eligibility | IDP Vietnam

The Government Scholarship is a special scholarship issued by the government, which aims to create conditions for qualified applicants to have the opportunity to study and research abroad. Unlike other types of scholarships from schools or private organizations, government scholarships use the national budget to comprehensively support tuition fees, living expenses, and other expenses for international students.

The current popular types of Government scholarships are classified into two main groups. Each type will have different characteristics and is suitable for each object, specifically as follows:

Vietnam Government Scholarship

This is a type of scholarship directly granted by the government of that country to its citizens, in order to encourage learning and development of high-quality human resources.

Vietnamese Government Scholarships include:

• 322 Scholarships

• The 911 Scholarship is administered by the Department of Foreign Training and the Ministry of Education & Training

• 165 scholarships from the Central Organizing Committee.

These scholarships were previously mainly for State officials, lecturers of Public Universities and have recently been expanded to students.

Foreign Government Scholarships

These are scholarship programs offered by the governments of other countries to Vietnamese students through bilateral or multilateral cooperation agreements.

Foreign government scholarships for Vietnamese students include:

• Fulbright Scholarship (USA),

• Chevening Scholarship (UK),

• Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (European Union)

• ADS and Endeavour Scholarship (Australia)

• Other scholarship programs come from Russia, Italy, Korea, China, Poland, Hungary, Taiwan, Ireland, Switzerland, Thailand,...

These scholarships are usually administered through embassies or international cooperation agencies in Vietnam.

To conquer the Government scholarship, candidates need to meet a number of strict review conditions. Each scholarship program will have its own approval conditions. Here are some general conditions that you can refer to:

• High GPA or honors

• Foreign language proficiency (usually English or the language of the scholarship countries): IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent.

• A clear research outline or study plan.

• Achievements in research or community activities.

• Letters of recommendation.

In addition to meeting the requirements for academic ability and foreign language certificates, you also need to prepare a complete and convincing set of documents. Normally, the application for a Government scholarship will include:

You need to prepare a thorough and outstanding application to increase the possibility of being approved for Government scholarships.

• Scholarship application form according to the prescribed form of the program.

• Curriculum Vitae: Fully present the study, work and related achievements.

• Letters of recommendation from lecturers or superiors.

• Personal essay: Clearly state your academic goals, career orientation, and reasons for choosing the scholarship.

• Admission Letter from the school.

• Research outline: Dedicated to Master's and Doctoral programs.

• Copies of degrees, transcripts, and other relevant documents (with translation and notarization upon request)

When conquering Government scholarships, you must not only have good academic performance but also have a clear strategy and thorough preparation. You can note some of the following factors, so that the journey to conquer the Government scholarship is smoother:

• Regularly update information and firmly grasp the application time and application deadline of each program.

• Invest in application quality: Improve your grades, improve your foreign language, actively participate in extracurricular activities, and prepare your personal essay is impressive.

• Prepare all necessary documents as required by each scholarship program.

• Carefully research information about each type of scholarship, criteria and conditions for consideration to choose the right one for your ability.

• Choose a reputable study abroad counseling center for strategic support in hunting for scholarships and preparing applications.

• Actively participate in workshops, webinars or community groups about scholarships to update practical experiences from those who have gone before.

The Government Scholarship is always a valuable and challenging goal for those who aspire to conquer knowledge in advanced education. In addition to Government scholarships, you can also choose other types of scholarships from schools or private organizations. However, to make that dream come true, you not only need to have excellent academic achievements, but also have a smart strategy and a well-thought-out and outstanding resume.

Understanding those difficulties, IDP is proud to be a reliable companion, supporting you to hunt for valuable scholarships from top universities in Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland. These scholarships are worth up to 100% of the tuition fee, helping you reduce your financial burden and focus on your studies. Moreover, IDP's team of experts also supports you in completing your study abroad application and finding accommodation. In addition, IDP also supports IELTS registration, to meet the conditions of the scholarship program.

In addition, IDP regularly organizes online study abroad events and seminars with the participation of university representatives, bringing you information about the latest scholarships and study programs.

If you are planning to hunt for a scholarship to study abroad, do not hesitate to contact IDP for advice and design the most suitable study path for yourself.

IDP's Study Abroad Hotline: 19006955