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Six new students were awarded the SAL scholarship (seated) in 2023. To date, 17 students have received this scholarship.

On the morning of October 12th, the National Housing Organization Joint Stock Company (NHO) held a scholarship awarding ceremony for the SAL scholarship (an acronym for Serve, Achieve, Lead) in Ho Chi Minh City. Launched in 2020, this scholarship offers numerous benefits to graduating high school students, ranging from tuition support for universities and colleges and living expenses to opportunities for training, mentorship, and various career opportunities.

Ms. Pham Thi Huyen Tran, Head of the Scholarship Committee, said that in 2023, six students from southern provinces and cities received the SAL scholarship. Beyond financial support, the scholarship also provides opportunities for candidates to work alongside dedicated and experienced mentors who can answer questions and assist students in many aspects of life. "Unlike money or material possessions, love will last forever. We hope you will continue to sow seeds of love for others," Ms. Tran shared.

Ms. Pham Thi Huyen Tran, Head of SAL Scholarship Committee

Speaking with a reporter from Thanh Nien Newspaper on the sidelines of the event, Ms. Tran shared that the SAL scholarship usually opens applications from May to July, with two rounds of review: application review and interview. In the application round, four criteria are used to evaluate candidates: academic performance (average grade point average in 12th grade of 7.0 or higher), ethics (active participation in charitable activities), family circumstances (being in need of financial support, prioritizing those with special circumstances such as orphans, disabled people, ethnic minorities, etc.), and a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

"However, we don't award scholarships on a package basis; instead, we review them annually based on criteria such as GPA, English skills, frequency of participation in community activities, and mentor evaluations. The goal is to help students grow, both in ability and character, without requiring them to contribute to the company," Ms. Tran emphasized, adding that there are approximately 5-6 scholarships awarded each year, with a relatively low level of competition.

Ho Bac Nam, a freshman at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, is one of the scholarship recipients this year.

Ho Bac Nam (18 years old), a native of the remote Bay Nui region in An Giang province, confided that he and his peers rarely heard about scholarship programs. "We didn't even dare to think about continuing our studies at a university in Ho Chi Minh City because of the high costs, and I was no exception. Therefore, receiving this scholarship is a turning point in my life, guiding me on the path of knowledge," Nam explained.

Currently, Nam is a freshman at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, majoring in computer science , a field that has consistently ranked highest in terms of admission scores at the university for many years. He hopes to become a "directed arrow" with clear goals, strongly conquering every destination. "I also want to do everything I can, even things that seem impossible, to contribute to the community and society," Nam said.

Mr. Yang Myung Chul Paul, representing the NHO Board of Directors.

Also at the scholarship awarding ceremony, Mr. Yang Myung Chul Paul, representing the NHO Board of Directors, acknowledged that despite facing many difficulties after the pandemic, the company has maintained the SAL scholarship program as an "investment fund for the future." "You are our hope and our dream. We hope that in the future, you will continue to push yourselves to develop further and become outstanding leaders not only in Vietnam but also around the world ," Mr. Yang said.

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