Supporting students to overcome difficulties and excel in their studies.

The 2026 high school graduation exam is approaching, bringing with it much pressure, especially for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The "Supporting Students During Exams" scholarships awarded by the Can Tho City Association for the Promotion of Learning have become a practical source of encouragement, boosting their confidence and motivation. This is also one of the activities that has supported students in overcoming difficulties and excelling in their studies in Can Tho City for many years.

Mr. Nguyen Phuc Tang, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Can Tho City, presented scholarships under the "Supporting Students During Exam Season" program to the students.

Supporting underprivileged, studious students.

Chau Phuc Ngu, a student in class 12A3 at Nguyen Viet Dung High School (Cai Rang ward), said: “I am very moved to receive the ‘Supporting Students During Exams’ scholarship. This gift helps me cover some of my immediate study expenses.”

Phuc Ngu's father passed away when she was only 14 years old, and her family faced many difficulties from then on. Her mother was a housewife who did odd jobs, while her older brother worked seasonal jobs to help support the family. Despite this, throughout her 12 years of schooling, Phuc Ngu always strived to excel, achieving good and excellent grades for many years in a row. She said: "I will continue to study hard, working while studying to pursue my dream of becoming a nursing student at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy. To achieve my goal, I focus on studying for exams every day to solidify my knowledge."

Also receiving a scholarship this time, Ly Cam Tien, a student in class 12A11 at Chau Van Liem High School, said that the scholarship has given her extra motivation during the final push before the 2026 High School Graduation Exam. Cam Tien will use part of the scholarship to help her mother with living expenses, and the rest will be used to print study materials and for exam preparation. "My goal is to get into Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy," Cam Tien shared.

Cam Tien and Phuc Ngu are two of 136 underprivileged but academically gifted 12th-grade students in Can Tho City who received scholarships from the "Supporting Students During Exam Season" program, organized by the Can Tho City Association for the Promotion of Learning in coordination with the Can Tho City Department of Education and Training. The scholarships aim to encourage and motivate these students to overcome difficulties, study hard, and confidently perform well in the upcoming high school graduation exam.

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At the recent ceremony to receive and honor sponsors for the "Scholarship and Talent Promotion Fund" of Can Tho City, in the first phase of 2026, the entire city mobilized more than 12 billion VND from organizations, individuals, and businesses, including Hoa Hao Medic Can Tho General Hospital. Besides focusing on medical examination and treatment, Hoa Hao Medic Can Tho General Hospital also actively participates in social welfare activities and promotes education and talent. Since its establishment, the hospital has spent more than 42 billion VND on community activities; awarded 1,000 scholarships and more than 10,500 gifts to disadvantaged people and policy beneficiary families in the Mekong Delta and Cambodia. Notably, the hospital also donated an electronic library worth 220 million VND to Ly Tu Trong Specialized High School.

Dr. Bui Hoang Minh, Deputy Director of Hoa Hao Medic General Hospital in Can Tho, said that partnering with the "Scholarship and Talent Promotion Fund" of Can Tho City not only demonstrates responsibility to the community but also conveys trust and expectations in the younger generation. According to Dr. Bui Hoang Minh, scholarship programs not only provide material support but also spread the tradition of "mutual support and compassion," helping to fulfill the dreams of many students in Can Tho.

According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Xuan, Chairman of the Can Tho City Association for the Promotion of Learning, for many years, the movement to promote learning and talent in Can Tho City has always received the support of businesses, organizations, individuals, and philanthropists. The city has chosen May 19th each year as the day to mobilize the whole society to contribute to the "For a Developed Can Tho Tomorrow" Fund for the Promotion of Learning and Talent. After 19 years of implementation, more than 1 million students, teachers, and university students in difficult circumstances have been supported, contributing to the training of human resources and the nurturing of talents for the locality.

Mr. Xuan stated: “In the coming time, the Can Tho City Association for the Promotion of Learning, in coordination with the City Department of Education and Training and sponsors, will continue to award scholarships under the ‘Supporting the Exam Season’ program, providing further motivation, confidence, and aspirations for students to strive for high results in the upcoming exams.”

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Overcoming difficult family circumstances, many students in Can Tho City persistently nurture their dreams of studying and achieving success through their admirable perseverance and studious spirit. Scholarships like the "Supporting Students During Exam Season" not only provide material support but also inspire motivation and confidence, helping them to confidently conquer their future; at the same time, they spread the spirit of working together to care for the younger generation through the sharing of the community, businesses, and philanthropists.

Text and photos: B. KIEN

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/dong-hanh-cung-hoc-sinh-vuot-kho-hoc-tot-a205436.html