November 28, 2017 | 22:18 (GMT+7)
Binh Dinh needy students receive scholarships
PANO - The Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund on November 27 presented scholarships to students of ethnic groups and children of naval soldiers and fishermen in Binh Dinh province who were severely affected by storm Damrey.
Accordingly, 140 scholarships were given to the recipients, with each primary student receiving grants worth VND 800,000 (US$ 35) while junior and senior high school students receiving VND 1 million (US$ 44) each.
Chairwoman of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund Truong My Hoa presenting scholarships to students. (Photo: baobinhdinh.com.vn)
Addressing the ceremony, Chairwoman of the Fund Truong My Hoa, who is also former Vice State President, encouraged the students to overcome current difficulties to continue their study.
Established in 1999, the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund aims to support disadvantaged students nationwide, especially those from ethnic minority groups. In 2014, the fund established the “For beloved Hoang Sa-Truong Sa” Club with the aim to offer assistance to naval soldiers and children of fishermen, who have been protecting the country’s sea and islands sovereignty.
Source: baobinhdinh
Translated by Song Anh