Danang female student wins nearly 60,000 pound scholarship from world's number 1 university

With the desire to design appliededucational solutions to serve the needs of learners, especially in areas with limited access to knowledge, Nguyen chose to study Education, specializing in Technological and Social Innovation at Oxford University.

Nguyen said that the time to submit her application coincided with the stressful period of her final year of university. The Da Nang student had to study many specialized subjects, complete her graduation thesis, do an internship and participate in extracurricular activities. To gain entry into one of the most prestigious master's programs in the world, Hanh Nguyen had to overcome a rigorous selection process, the most difficult of which was writing an essay.

“I did not just talk about my achievements but chose to tell a true story about myself, my experiences, difficulties, motivation to study and my dream of contributing. It was the consistency in my personal story, clear academic goals and practical experiences from community projects that helped me stand out among hundreds of international candidates,” Nguyen shared.

Hanh Nguyen has reached her dream of Oxford University.

Nguyen's efforts were recognized by Oxford University, and beyond Nguyen's expectations, the school also awarded a "huge" scholarship of nearly 60,000 pounds for her Master's degree. "I feel extremely happy and proud to be admitted to Oxford University and also receive an additional scholarship. This is the result of a long journey full of effort and challenges with the support of teachers, family, and friends...", Hanh Nguyen was moved.

According to Nguyen, Oxford University is a place where cultures and academic elites intersect, and Nguyen hopes to accumulate a solid foundation to return to Vietnam to develop creative educational initiatives targeting students in disadvantaged areas. This desire stems from her passion for being a teacher since childhood, from scientific research to volunteer campaigns, especially educational projects for disadvantaged children that Nguyen participated in. Throughout that journey, Nguyen realized that many poor students were eager to learn but due to constraints, methods, applications, and initiatives for education had not been promoted.

“Those experiences helped me better understand the social responsibility of educators, not only to learn for myself but also to strive to bring education to the disadvantaged,” Nguyen confided. Hanh Nguyen also advised students who are dreaming of studying abroad to dare to dream big and believe in themselves. Scholarships are not only for the best, but for those who are willing to step out of their comfort zones and constantly strive. After completing her Master's program at Oxford, Nguyen plans to return to Vietnam to develop innovative educational initiatives, applying global knowledge to local realities, especially in places that need the light of knowledge and civilization the most.

According to the University of Foreign Languages, Hanh Nguyen is an active and enthusiastic student (member of the Executive Committee of the Danang University Youth Union, member of the Executive Committee of the University Youth Union, student representative in the University Council), actively participating in and leading many activities from scientific research to volunteer campaigns, especially educational projects for poor children. The school is proud of Nguyen - a student with courage, aspiration and a spirit of global integration, contributing to affirming the position of Vietnamese students on the international academic map.