I. About the Vingroup Science and Technology Scholarship Program

1. What is Process for Track 1 and Track 2?

• Track 1: For applicants who have already obtained letters of admission to study a Ph.D. program in AY 2026/27 in a supported field or a research area and at a university among the List of Targeted Universities.
• Track 2: For applicants who have not been accepted to study a Ph.D. program at any of the targeted universities and choose to apply for the scholarship before applying for admission to study in AY 2026/27.

2. Does the Scholarship Program specify a certain number of scholarships each level of degree and each supported field of study?

We do not specify the number of scholarships for each supported field. This depends on the quality of the applications. From Cohort 2026, the Scholarship Program only accepts applications for Doctoral Degrees.

II. Supported fields of study and research areas

1. What are the supported fields of study and research areas for the Scholarships? 

The Vingroup Science and Technology Scholarship Program awards scholarships to candidates who study in selected areas of science and technology, which have the potential to create breakthroughs in the development of science and technology in Vietnam. Please find HERE the list of supported fields of study that are given priority in granting the Master’s and Doctoral scholarships.

2. What should I do if my intended major is not in the list of the supported fields of study and research areas?

For applicants who wish to study in other fields of science and technology that do not appear on the list above, please contact the Program at scholarships@vingroup.net to check the eligibility of the intended field of study before applying for the scholarship.

III. Targeted universities

1. If my preferred university is not on the list of the Targeted Universities, can I still apply for the scholarship?

The Vingroup Science and Technology Scholarship Program has identified a list of Targeted Universities that are among the top graduate schools in the world in each supported field of study. Please find the list of Targeted Universities HERE. 

2. The Vingroup Scholarship Program requires applicants to apply to the top ranked fields/areas at the targeted universities. How can I check the rankings of the field/area at these universities?

Applicants are required to apply to the top-ranked programs in the world at the targeted universities. We often refer to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject.

IV. Support by the Vingroup Scholarship Program

1. What financial support does the Vingroup Scholarship Program provide? 

The Vingroup Scholarship Program will cost share with the host institutions to cover the following expenses for the scholars during their degree programs:

• Tuition: Tuition for the doctoral program for the duration of study determined by the host university that admits the student.
• Monthly stipend/Monthly salary: This stipend is intended to cover monthly living expenses that would cover basic lodging, meals, and transportation. The amount of the monthly stipend/monthly salary depends on each university’s regulations for the standard rate for an international student in the designated study program.
• Round-trip airfare: A round-trip, economy air ticket from Vietnam to the host university abroad at the beginning of the study program and return to Vietnam at the end of the program.
• Visa application fee (one-time): Cost of the visa application, if any. This does not include transportation, lodging, or other expenses related to the process of getting one’s visa.
• Health insurance: Single coverage of required health insurance throughout the duration of the study program as per visa requirement or Host University’s requirement.
• Allowances: Including settling-in allowance and reintegration allowance after Scholars graduate and return to Vietnam.

Other benefits and support for a scholarship recipient: Scholarship recipients of the Science and Technology Scholarship Program will receive support in the process of applying for admission to the targeted universities. Candidates who pass the interview round may receive a Letter of Recommendation signed by their interviewers, who are professors serving on the Scholarship Selection Committee, as well as a Financial Support Letter from the Scholarship Program. These are two very important documents that help the candidates to increase their chances of being accepted by the Targeted Universities. Apart from receiving the scholarships from Vingroup, awardees will join the network of Vingroup Scholars and receive constant support throughout the study program as well as after graduation.

2. Does the scholarship cover expenses for family members or relatives?

No. The scholarship will only cover the expenses of the Scholars. The Scholars must be responsible for the expenses of their family members and relatives, if any.

V. Application and required documents

1. Is there any age limit to apply for the Scholarship Program?

Yes. An applicant must not be over 35 years old for a doctoral degree program.

2. If the grading scale of my GPA is not 10-point scale, how should I effectively convert my academic results to the accepted GPA scale?

You can refer HERE for the GPA conversion table between 10-point scale and other popular grading scales.

3. How can I apply to the Scholarship Program?

First and foremost, applicants are required to read carefully all the information posted at the website of the Scholarship Program. Applicants then complete an online application at: https://scholarships.vinuni.edu.vn/scholarship/account/. Only online applications are accepted.

4. How can I be sure that my application has been submitted successfully?

The online application system of the Scholarship Program will not allow applicants to submit applications without completing the required information or completing the required steps, marked with an asterisk (*). Once the applicant has completed all the application requirements, the “Submit” button will appear. When the applicant presses the “Submit” button, the applicant’s form will be sent to the Scholarship Program and an automated confirmation email from the system will be sent to the candidate’s email address indicated in his/her registration information. If the applicant does not receive any notification after submitting the application, the applicant should contact the Scholarship Program via email: scholarships@vingroup.net or call (+84) 024 71089779 (Ext: 9032 or 9006) to get help.

5. Can applicants supplement documents after submitting their application?

No. After the application has been submitted, the candidate can no longer be able to edit the application. Before pressing the “Submit” button, applicants should review in detail the information and documents that the applicant has provided as seen in the “Review” section. Applicants should carefully read the Program Information posted on the Program’s official website to understand the terms, policies, and regulations.

6. Who should provide Letters of Recommendation for the applicants?

Applicants should have two (2) letters of recommendation from their professors/instructors or others involved in any of their projects, including research projects related to their field of study, or from their manager in their field-related work. In essence, an applicant should seek recommendations from individuals who understand the applicant’s qualifications and contributions to their studies, research, and work. The Letters of Recommendation must be written on official letterhead in English and must have the official titles and signatures of the referees.

7. Can the referees send the Letters of Recommendation directly to the Scholarship Program?

Yes. In this case, prior to the application deadline, the Letter of Recommendation can be sent to the Program by email: scholarships@vingroup.net. The referee will need to state the applicant’s full name, date of birth, and email address so that the Program can match the Letter with the applicant’s application form.

8. Besides the IELTS and TOEFL tests, are there any other standardized English tests that are acceptable when applying to the Scholarship Program?

No. The Scholarship Program only accepts the IELTS, the TOEFL, or a university degree from an English-speaking country to prove the candidate’s English proficiency level. Any other exams and certificates are not acceptable.

9. If the applicant cannot submit the IELTS or TOEFL test results on time, can an additional submission be made after the application closing date?

No. All documents in the scholarship application form must be submitted via the Scholarship Program’s online application system by the announced deadline for applications. Applicants cannot submit additional documents after this time unless in very special circumstances such as the Covid pandemic. Incomplete applications will be marked as unsatisfactory and will be rejected.

10. What if the original documents are not in English?

All original documents must be translated into English and notarized.

11. Does the candidate need to have work experience in order to apply for the Scholarship?

The Scholarship Program does not require applicants to have work experience.

VI. Selection process

1. What is the process for selecting scholarship applicants? 

The Selection process consists of three rounds:

• ROUND 1: Initial Application Screening
  After the scholarship application deadline, the Scholarship Program will conduct an initial eligibility screening to ensure that the applications meet all the minimum, pre-determined requirements. The Scholarship Selection Committee will review the applications and shortlist the most suitable candidates for the interview round.
• ROUND 2: Interview
  The Scholarship Selection Committee will conduct the Interview Round in English to nominate excellent candidates for Round 3.
• ROUND 3 (*): Apply for Admission at Targeted Universities
  Shortlisted candidates who have not had any letter of admission from any Targeted University will apply to at least five (05) proposed universities which are approved by the Selection Committee.

(*) Note: Track 1 candidates who have already had admission offers from a supported field of study at a Targeted University do not need to participate in Round 3 after the interview. All applicants will be notified of the final results.

2. Are all applicants notified of the result?

All applicants, who completed and submitted an application to the Scholarship Program, will receive an email regarding their final results, including applicants who are not selected for the Scholarship.

3. How many times can applicants apply for the scholarship?

The Scholarship Program has no limit on the number of times an applicant may apply for a scholarship. An applicant, who has not been successful on the first application, may apply at the next intake. 

VII. Scholarship conditions

1. What are the conditions to receive and maintain a Vingroup Scholarship? 

Applicants must fully meet the application requirements of the Vingroup Scholarship Program and pass all the selection processes. Applicants must also meet health requirements by going through a General Health Check Program before commencing their studies. In addition, they must apply successfully for a visa from the designated country to study in the specified program. During the degree program, the Vingroup Scholars must meet the minimum academic requirements determined by the degree program, report their academic performance and research progress periodically to the Scholarship Program, and maintain the academic and visa status.

2. Are Scholars required to return to work at Vingroup or at another entity in Vietnam after graduating? If yes, for how long?

Scholarship recipients, who have completed their final academic requirements for the Master’s and/or doctoral degree, must return to Vietnam to work for a Vietnamese public university or research institute or to work for a member company of the Vingroup Ecosystem. The time bond is equal to at least the duration of time in the study program under which the Scholars received the Vingroup Scholarship.

To accumulate more related work experience and skills in an international environment before returning to Vietnam, the Vingroup Scholars may stay in the host country to work in their field of study after graduation (two years for Doctoral Scholars). With this expansion of time, Vingroup Scholars will gain more opportunities to accumulate valuable international professional experience before returning to contribute to the development of science and technology in Vietnam.