Mr. Duong Thai Son (left) – Director of Nam Long Paper Packaging Production and Trading Company Limited – presents 600 million VND to the "Supporting Students to School 2024" scholarship program. – Photo: HAI TRIEU
In addition, he asked Tuổi Trẻ newspaper to recommend 10 new university students from particularly disadvantaged backgrounds or who are orphans, so that he could receive financial support for their tuition throughout their four years of university.
Mr. Son is currently the director of Nam Long Paper Packaging Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited ( Binh Duong ).
This is the 11th year that Mr. Son and his friends have been involved with the "Supporting Students to School" program, with the amount donated each year depending on each person's financial situation. He said that this year they could have donated more to scholarships, but his group instead allocated 1 billion VND to aid people affected by floods and storms in the North.
Since 2019, Mr. Son's family has sponsored the tuition fees for 50 underprivileged, academically gifted students in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang until they graduate. Each student receives 12 million VND at the beginning of the new academic year to cover their tuition fees.
“Last year, nine students graduated, and this year, ten more are graduating. When they first started school, they were all very poor and struggling; some were orphans and had to fend for themselves. But throughout their studies until graduation, they all had excellent academic records and found good jobs after graduation, which they told me about. While studying, they also participated in the Green Summer volunteer program,” he said.
Another student, in her third year of university, worked part-time, saved up money, and received a scholarship from the school, so she gave up the tuition assistance from "Uncle Son" to other students who were in more difficult circumstances. "I am happy and touched by that," he said.
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper, said he greatly appreciated Mr. Son's kind gesture towards the students.
" Tuoi Tre Newspaper sincerely thanks Mr. Son for his generosity. This year, despite the severe storms and floods, his and his friends' compassion for the flood-affected people, while still contributing to the 'Supporting Students to School' scholarship program, is a truly noble gesture. And he continues to sponsor an additional 10 students."
"We hope to be able to work with him on many community activities, spreading many inspiring stories for the benefit of society," Mr. Nguyen expressed.
We invite you to join us in supporting students to attend school.
The Tuoi Tre newspaper's "Supporting Students to School 2024" program, launched on August 8th, is expected to award 1,100 scholarships with a total budget of over 20 billion VND (15 million VND for disadvantaged new students, 20 special scholarships worth 50 million VND each for the entire 4 years of study, plus learning equipment and gifts...).
With the motto "No young person should be prevented from attending university because of poverty," and "If new students face difficulties, Tuoi Tre is there for them" – this is a commitment to supporting new students throughout Tuoi Tre 's 20-year journey.
Please scan this QR code to register and refer disadvantaged new students who need support to attend school. The program accepts applications until September 20, 2024.
New students can register online to apply for the 2024 "Supporting Students to School" scholarship at: http://surl.li/fkfhms or by scanning the QR code.
The program received contributions and support from the "Farmers' Companion" Fund - Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company, the Vinacam Scholarship Fund - Vinacam Group Joint Stock Company, and the "Quang Tri Solidarity" and "Phu Yen Solidarity" clubs; the "Supporting Students to School" clubs in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam - Da Nang, Tien Giang - Ben Tre, Quang Ngai, and the Tien Giang - Ben Tre Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City, the German-Vietnamese Mutual Assistance and Cooperation Association (VSW), Nam Long Company, Nestlé Vietnam Co., Ltd., and many other businesses, philanthropists, and readers of Tuoi Tre newspaper.
Businesses and readers who wish to support scholarships for new students can transfer their donations to the Tuoi Tre newspaper's account:
113000006100 VietinBank (Vietnam Industrial and Commercial Bank), Branch 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Content: Support the "Helping Students Go to School" program for new university students, or specify the province/city you wish to support.
Readers and businesses abroad can transfer funds to Tuoi Tre newspaper:
USD account 007.137.0195.845, Foreign Trade Bank of Ho Chi Minh City;
EUR account 007.114.0373.054 Vietcombank Ho Chi Minh City
with Swift code BFTVVNVX007.
Content: Support the "Helping Students Go to School" program for new university students, or specify the province/city you wish to support.
In addition to providing scholarships, readers can also support new students with learning equipment, accommodation, job opportunities, and more.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/11-nam-ben-bi-dong-hanh-cung-sinh-vien-ngheo-20240918110758958.htm
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