Scholarship for Vietnamese Students | IDP Vietnam
What is a Study Abroad Scholarship? How to hunt for scholarships for high school students, what requirements do you need to meet? These are questions that many students and parents are interested in in the context of studying abroad becoming an increasingly popular trend. The opportunity to study abroad with the support of high-value scholarship programs not only opens the door to international education, but also significantly reduces the financial burden compared to studying abroad on your own. Therefore, learning early about the types of study abroad scholarships, admission conditions and how to hunt for scholarships effectively will help Vietnamese students build a suitable study abroad route and improve their chances of success from the beginning.
1. What is a scholarship?
Scholarships are grants from educational institutions, government agencies, and public and private organizations, to support part or all of the cost of learning for learners. For the purposes of this article, scholarships refer to financial aid packages for Vietnamese students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs in English-speaking countries.
2. Classification of study abroad scholarships
Not all scholarships are of equal value. Some scholarships will cover your tuition fees, others will support your living expenses. Scholarships can be divided into several groups with different scholarship award criteria:
2.1. Government Scholarship
Scholarships from the government are extremely prestigious and valuable scholarships provided by governments of various countries to candidates with the best academic qualifications. Once you are admitted to these scholarships to study abroad, you will be sponsored all tuition fees, living expenses, even from living expenses, airfares to money to buy books and school supplies.
To receive the above attractive benefits, this also means that you must meet the criteria and pass the rounds of tests with extremely fierce competition. Each country will have a strict monitoring process to select the right candidates.
Some of the most popular government scholarships today include:
Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships (Australia)
Destination Australia (Australia) Regional Scholarship
2.2. Merit-based scholarship
Merit-Based Aid is a scholarship that is considered based on a student's academic or extracurricular merit. This is the most common type of merit-based support scholarship. Students can receive scholarships from colleges and universities.
When awarding this scholarship, schools will be based on standardized test scores, average academic scores (GPA) in the most recent years as well as certificates of participation in extracurricular activities. For scholarships granted in 4 years of study, you need to maintain a certain GPA to be able to continue receiving this scholarship.
2.3. Need-based scholarship
Need-based support scholarships are determined by the student's financial situation rather than just based on their academic performance. In addition to the scholarship application, you need to prepare additional documents showing your family's financial ability to prove your need for financial support.
2.4. Territorial Specific Scholarships
This type of scholarship not only requires applicants to meet certain score requirements but is also limited to a specific group of countries – but more commonly developing countries (including Vietnam). This group of scholarships can be granted by institutions, governments, and within the scope of universities.
2.5. Scholarships to study abroad at IDP
Studying abroad is no longer a strange concept for many students, but one of the obstacles often lies in the fairly expensive fees. That is why there are always many students looking for scholarships in the countries they plan to study, in order to maximize the cost of studying abroad. To save some time researching between different information, you can refer to the scholarship summary of each country below and contact IDP for a completely free consultation.
Scholarships to Study in Australia 2026
Canada Study Abroad Scholarships 2026
UK Study Abroad Scholarships 2026
3. Tips for hunting for scholarships to study abroad
How can you win large scholarships from 50% of tuition fees to full scholarships? Here are some tips that will help you increase your chances of successfully hunting for a scholarship to study abroad.
Plan to prepare as soon as possible
The scholarship application process usually lasts more than half a year or can be longer, you may have to balance your studies in school and complete your study abroad application. Make a plan to find out which destinations you want to study, schools, and scholarships that match your abilities.
Maintain an excellent grade point average (GPA)
Basically, your GPA isn't the only factor that determines the success of your resume. However, having a good GPA will help you increase your chances of successfully applying for a scholarship. Usually, with undergraduate applications, you should prepare for a high school GPA, with the best score being an average of 8.0 or higher per year.
Preparation of standardized certificates
Some schools often require standardized English certificates in their application sets. Depending on the school, there will be different IELTS scores, but the usual score will usually require applicants to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Some schools also require you to provide a letter of recommendation or study abroad essay to show your future study plans.
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Offer extracurricular certificates
In addition to academic scores, international universities are always interested in extracurricular activities, they want to learn more about who you are and how you contribute to the community through these activities. Besides, you can submit multiple scholarship applications at the same time, which will increase your chances of getting a scholarship.
4. How do I get a full scholarship to study abroad?
Hunting for a full scholarship to study abroad is the dream of many students today. Although not everyone is lucky enough to have this opportunity, with careful preparation and a reasonable strategy, you can completely increase your chances of receiving a scholarship. Here are some suggestions you need to keep in mind to conquer the scholarship successfully:
Understand the requirements of each scholarship
Each scholarship has its own unique criteria and requirements. Therefore, thoroughly understanding the criteria of the scholarship before applying is an extremely important and necessary step to help you prepare a complete and outstanding application.
To find out about the criteria for full scholarships, you can visit the website of the university, the organization that offers the scholarship, search on websites about studying abroad or participate in study abroad seminars to meet representatives of universities and scholarship organizations for one-on-one advice.
Maintain good academic performance
For most scholarships, especially full scholarships, the applicant's academic achievement comes first. A good academic record demonstrates a solid foundation of knowledge and good thinking, which is also an aspect that helps organizations assess your abilities and potential.
When considering your grades, you should try to maintain an average score of 3.5 – 4.0 per year (about 9-10 points on the Vietnamese scale) to improve your chances of getting a scholarship.
Meet foreign language and extracurricular achievement requirements
Besides academic grades, learning English and participating in social activities are also aspects you need to pay attention to. Depending on the country you choose to study, the requirements for foreign language certificates as well as scores will vary (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT).
Extracurricular activities not only show the diversity of your skills and interests, but also prove that you also have important soft skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, etc. If you want to pursue a discipline or seek a scholarship on a particular field, get involved in activities related to that field.
Essay preparation is impressive
An impressive scholarship essay is more than just a presentation of your accomplishments, but also an opportunity for you to express yourself, inspire, and convince the selection committee. Let us know your learning orientations, the benefits you can bring to your country, to the host country and more broadly to the international community when receiving the scholarship, what advantages and qualities do you have to ensure that you complete the course and promote what will be achieved by them
5. When is the right time to hunt for scholarships to study abroad
For those of you who want to hunt for a full scholarship, you should be prepared as soon as possible. You should start learning information about scholarships from the beginning of high school, so that you will have time to better prepare the important criteria including:
Good academic performance
Foreign language certificates with high scores
Participate in extracurricular activities
Prepare an impressive essay
Find a reputable referrer
Also, take the time to consider your country, school, and field of study based on your interests and career goals you want to pursue in the future. In particular, preparing a solid financial foundation is also quite an important factor in the process of planning to study abroad and hunting for scholarships.
Searching for scholarships early will help you complete all your paperwork and be ready from the moment you start applying, especially if you apply for "First come first served" study abroad scholarships - priority is given to applicants who apply early.
6. Where to find scholarships to study abroad
If you already have a list of the universities you are targeting, you can visit the school website and follow the instructions. The application process for study abroad scholarships often varies from school to school, so it's important to research the requirements and deadlines carefully. Alternatively, you can also contact the university directly through the Student Services or Admissions Office for detailed information, updates and accurate advice.
For those of you who have not clearly defined the right field of study, start by visualizing the desired career, the country of study, the living environment or the climate to narrow down your school choices. You can attend IDP study abroad fairs to meet directly with university representatives and consider scholarships on the spot. Or you can also try Finding a scholarship in your favorite field of study by visiting IDP's scholarship search website or contacting the advice department.
Finally, always keep in mind that each study abroad scholarship has its own application deadline. Planning early and applying on time – or earlier than the deadline – will help you increase your chances of being considered for a high-value scholarship. When accompanying IDP, our team of consultants will support you throughout the process, from preparing your application, tracking additional documents to reminding you of important milestones, helping you complete your application and submit it on time.
Questions about Study Abroad Scholarships
Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Each study abroad scholarship program has its own deadline, depending on the school, country, and level of study. Knowing the application deadline is a must for your application to be considered valid.
How to increase my chances of getting a scholarship to study abroad?
It is recommended that you prepare and submit your application before the deadline. Applying early not only helps you avoid errors and lack of paperwork, but also increases your chances of being considered for high-value scholarships, especially full or partial scholarships based on merit.
How does IDP support scholarship hunting?
With IDP, our team of counselors will support you throughout the study abroad scholarship hunting process, from preparing your application, checking additional documents, to reminding you of important timelines, helping you complete your application and submit it on time as required by each school.
Hunt for scholarships to study abroad easily with IDP!
IDP believes that with the above way of studying abroad scholarships, it will give you more confidence and luck on the way to conquer the long road ahead. For more information about the school, scholarship grants as well as conditions for studying abroad scholarships, please contact an IDP study abroad consultant today.
To help you find a school that suits your academic ability, attend IDP's Study Abroad Day and events throughout the year to meet directly with representatives of the schools and review your academic records on the spot.
In addition to the consultation process on the right country and school for your study abroad process, IDP is ready to accompany you in finding a study abroad scholarship, preparing your study abroad application, applying for admission and monitoring your progress until you receive a confirmation letter from the university. In addition to the existing offices in cities, you can get advice through an online IDP office and access to all online services anywhere.
Contact IDP to start your study abroad consultation today!
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