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Open Talent scholarship

For Bachelor level

The scholarship is considered and granted to the learners during their study duration at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, specifically 04 years for Bachelor Level.

Requirement:

- GPA year 12: from score 9.0/10, or get from score 35 for IB exam.

- IELTS (Academic) 7.0 or more (no band below 6.0) or equivalent.

- SAT 800 or more

- Pass the face-to-face interview with the University’s Scholarship Council

The number of scholarships and value:

- The scholarship of program issued degrees by Ho Chi Minh City Open University: 3 scholarships/major/year, bachelor (100%, 70%, 50% of tuition for each scholarship)

- The scholarship of affiliate program with Rouen Program: 2 scholarships (70%, 50% of tuition for each scholarship in 3 first years).

- The scholarship of affiliate program with Flinders Program: 2 scholarships (70%, 50% of tuition for each scholarship in stage 1 in Vietnam). * Be allowed to participate in Vietnamese foundation course for 3 months (excluded in scholarship, excluded in tuition)

Fellowship scholarship

Only for Doctor level

Requirement:

- Be the learner of Doctor level

- Be offered in teaching assistant position of 8 classes per year or research assistant in English

- Pass face-to-face interview with the University's Scholarchip Council

Sholarship value:

- Full-ride scholarship during the study program

- Living expenses support Scheme: VND 10,000,000/month

Open bright scholarship

For Bachelor level

Requirement:

- The learners worldwide aged 18-40 years who wish to study at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, with a letter of recommendation from the previous school or a letter of recommendation from the local area.

- Scholarship application stated clearly the reason to apply for Open Bright scholarship and study, work plan after receiving the scholarship and graduation, will be appreciated by HCMC Open University.

- Priority is given to learners who have a record of participating in recognized community activities (with certificates), in-depth activities, quality of activities high appreciated by Ho Chi Minh City Open University after reviewing the profile. Priority will be given to learners who have won prizes from internationally recognized social and community activities.

- English proficiency minimum IELTS 5.5 (for the study programs taught in English)

- Vietnamese proficiency minimum B2 (for the study programs taught in Vietnamese)

* All learners are required to attend Vietnamese course of Ho Chi Minh City Open University after taking a test of Vietnamese proficiency.

The number of scholarships and value:

- Full scholarship during study period according to the program’s regulation.

- The number of scholarships is adjusted annually by the school

* Are allowed to attend Vietnamese foundation course 3 months (not included in the scholarship, tuition fee)

Popular questions

What documents are required to apply for the scholarships?

It depends on which scholarship you intend to apply to, but there are some general necessary documents: Scholarship application form; Academic transcripts/ Qualifications; Letters of recommendation; Foreign language qualification (IELTS, Vietnamese B2…); Statement of purpose; Certificate of participating in recognized community activities (with certificates), in-depth activities, quality of activities high appreciated by HCMCOU after reviewing the profile. Priority will be given to learners who have won prizes from internationally recognized social and community activities; Scientific background (only for PhD degree); Research outline (only for PhD degree) .

What should I include in my scholarship essay?

You can write in a simple outline below: Academic background; Learning Objectives; Expectations of the course; Your study plan throughout the course; How the program will benefit the applicant in career growth; Detailed information on future career plans – highlighting the intended area/job; Title/designation and targeted companies for employment upon returning to home; Country and expected salary; Proposed action plans on how the career plans will be achieved? You should concern about anything that makes you stand out. Anything relevant to your studies, that is the majority of scholarship providers want to know why they should fund you rather than any other applicant, so use your essay as an opportunity to prove your worth – mention your academic achievements, your ambitions and your interests and how they relate to the program you are applying for. .