Deadline:
April 15, 2026
Location(s)
United Kingdom United States of America Worldwide
Various universities
Overview
Details
The Vingroup Science and Technology Scholarship Program for Overseas Study for Doctoral Degrees (the ‘Scholarship Program’) was established by Vingroup with a mission to find talents and provide them with rewarding opportunities so that they can lead and advance the development of science and technology in Vietnam in the future. The Scholarship Program is managed and administered by VinUniversity.
Applicants will need to apply for the Vingroup Scholarship before applying for admission to study in AY 2026/27.
REINTEGRATION SUPPORT
In order to complete an overall and comprehensive investment process in the science and technology human resources in Vietnam, the Program will support scholarship recipients throughout their study and provide them with regular updates on employment opportunities, internships, and research projects in Vietnam. This support scheme ensures that the awarded students will be able to optimize their intellectual capability in an overseas university environment while staying connected with the Vietnamese settings.
The goal of the Program is that 100% of students after graduation and return to Vietnam will be able to quickly re-integrate, have suitable jobs with deserving remuneration package to optimize their talents and capabilities to lead and advance the development of science and technology in Vietnam.
SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS
Applicants must fully meet the application requirements of the Scholarship as well as have a letter of admission from a targeted university listed above to study a supported academic field. Applicants must also meet the health requirements through a General Health Check Program before commencing their studies and be issued a valid visa to study the program overseas.
During the study program, applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements determined by the program as well as report their academic performance and research progress periodically to the Scholarship Program.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility criteria
- VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY: Being a Vietnamese who is living, studying and working in Vietnam or overseas; who has talents, resilience and commitment to contributing to the development of science and technology of Vietnam and to the country’s common causes.
- AGE: Not over 35 at the start date of the intended Ph.D. degree program.
- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Having an education background that matches or relates to the intended fields of study. College graduate with at least a Bachelor’s degree or college juniors (3rd or 4th year) or seniors (final year students), who will graduate with such a degree by their departure to start the intended graduate courses overseas.
- GPA: Grade Point Average (GPA) of the undergraduate degree in the relevant programs must be at least 8/10 or equivalent.
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
- WORK EXPERIENCE: Not required
Dates
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Scholarship support
The Vingroup Scholarship Program will cost share with the host institutions to cover the following expenses for the scholars during their degree programs:
- Tuition and miscellaneous fees
- Living stipend
- Health insurance
- Allowances
- Visa application fee
Students will also join a network of Vingroup Scholars and get access to information on the professional development opportunities.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
