Competing against thousands of candidates from multiple countries and territories, Ha received offers from well-known U.S. institutions including Michigan State University, Franklin and Marshall College, and Knox College.

Phung Ngoc Ha (left) and Dang Thuy Phuong.

Notably, she was awarded a full scholarship to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, covering 100% of tuition, free dormitory accommodation and financial support of 52,000 USD per academic year.

At present, Ha is self-studying Chinese while focusing on preparations for Vietnam’s national high school graduation exams. After graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in data science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

As Ha’s classmate throughout both lower and upper secondary school, Dang Thuy Phuong has consistently strived alongside her in academic pursuits.

Phuong has long aspired to experience a new academic environment and culture in a developed country. Since grade 10, she has actively sought opportunities to secure international scholarships, dedicating significant effort to language studies.

In addition to an IELTS score of 8.0 and an SAT score of 1,500, Phuong holds an HSK5 certificate in Chinese and is currently self-studying Spanish through online platforms.

In March 2026, Phuong received admission offers from nine U.S. universities and one Canadian institution, all with attractive scholarship packages.

She plans to enroll in the public policy and public relations program at Denison University (U.S.) in August 2026, where she has been awarded a scholarship worth 62,400 USD per year.

Mountain student in Bac Ninh wins gold at international robotics competition

BAC NINH - A seventh-grade student from a mountainous commune in Bac Ninh province has won a gold medal at an international robotics competition, bringing pride to his hometown.

Samsung awards scholarships to more than 300 disadvantaged students in Bac Ninh

BAC NINH - More than 300 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in northern Bac Ninh province received scholarships on January 27 under the “SEV Scholarship – Nurturing Vietnamese Talent” programme, jointly organised by the provincial Study Promotion Association and Samsung Electronics Vietnam (SEV). 

Bac Ninh ranks 6th at National Excellent Student Exam

BAC NINH- The Ministry of Education and Training on 19 January announced the results of the National Excellent Student Exam for the 2025-2026 academic year, which took place from 25 to 26 December 2025. 

Prime Minister commends Vietnamese students winning international prizes

According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), over the past decade, Vietnamese student teams competing in international academic contests have won a total of 434 prizes, including 132 gold, 169 silver and 133 bronze medals, along with certificates of merit. Many students achieved consecutive gold medals over two years, while some secured gold medals when they were 10th graders.

 

Vietnamese students’ impressive achievements at int’l Olympiad competitions in 2025

In 2025, Viet Nam fielded seven teams at international and regional Olympiad competitions, with 37 students competing and all winning medals, including 13 golds, 16 silvers and eight bronzes—an increase of one gold and one silver compared with 2024.

 

Deputy PM: STEM classrooms help students explore science, technology

The STEM classrooms should serve as meaningful and practical spaces where students can explore, experience and access knowledge, strengthen creative capacity and critical thinking, and achieve breakthrough learning outcomes that contribute to national development, said Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra.