Education
French philanthropist funds scholarship programme
  • | VOV | August 25, 2014 08:41 AM

Over 400 scholarships worth VND 8 million each were awarded to high school students in the northern region on August 24 by the French scientific organization, Rencontres du Vietnam (Meetings of Vietnam).

Pro. Odon Vallet and Pro.Tran Thanh Van who initially formed the Meetings of Vietnam organisation presented the scholarships, which are part of a planned award of a total of 2,250 scholarships worth nearly VND20 billion this year.

French philanthropist, Pro. Odon Vallet said he is providing the funding for the scholarships because he would like to see each Vietnamese high school student have the opportunity to get a good education.

Vietnam’s development will rest on the young generation’s shoulders, Prof. Vallet said. Their scientific initiatives will help develop the nation strongly on par with global powers.

Pro. Odon Vallet and Pro. Van are conducting a trans-Vietnam tour from Hanoi to HCM City from August 23 to September 7 to present scholarships to undergraduates and post graduates.

Since 2001, the Odon Vallet Scholarship Fund in Vietnam has granted over 22,000 scholarships worth VND120 billion to outstanding students nationwide.

 

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