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.
From Cohort 2026, the Scholarship Program only accepts applications for Doctoral Degrees.
Students will also join a network of Vingroup Scholars and get access to information on the professional development opportunities.
IMPORTANT: Applicants must intend to pursue graduate degree programs offered by only the targeted universities in selected fields of study or research areas. See the lists below for details.
Read the official announcement of the AY 2026/27 Vingroup Scholarship Program for Doctoral Degrees carefully before applying.
Note: Only online applications are accepted.
Important notice: Please check carefully the eligibility requirements of the specific scholarship program that you are applying for and submit the application before the application deadline. All the scholarship recipients must abide by all regulations and requirements of the Program, or else the scholarship will be revoked. The Program reserves the right to change the terms and conditions when necessary. Any changes will ONLY be posted on the Program’s official website.. Changes, if any, will only affect scholarship holders who have not signed the Scholarship Agreement with the Vingroup Scholarship Program.
Note: All applicants will be notified of the final results.
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.
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.