88-year-old teacher donates 1 billion VND to poor students overcoming difficulties

TPO - Teacher Bui Long Bien, his wife, children and former students went to Hanoi University of Science and Technology to donate 1 billion VND to poor students who have overcome difficulties in their studies.

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Thanh Huyen, Head of Student Affairs Department , Hanoi University of Science and Technology, informed on March 22 that Teacher Bui Long Bien, senior lecturer of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (1960 - 2002). In 2002, the teacher retired under the State's policy.

Teacher Bui Long Bien (left) presents scholarships to students of Hanoi University of Science and Technology

In 2025, Professor Bui Long Bien decided to donate 1 billion VND to Hanoi University of Science and Technology to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate determination and perseverance. The scholarship money will be divided into 100 grants, each worth 10 million VND. Ten scholarships will be awarded each semester to ten students facing exceptional economic hardship.

Students receiving the Bui Long Bien Teacher Scholarship will continue to receive the Scholarship in the following semesters until the scholarship program ends (scholarship runs out) if they ensure they satisfy the conditions for maintaining the scholarship.

With the money donated by teacher Bui Long Bien, Hanoi University of Science and Technology said it will establish a scholarship fund in his name before April 30.

Nghiem Hue