40 full scholarships from the New Zealand government worth more than 500 million VND

Following the success of the 2022 Micro-credentials Scholarship program, Education New Zealand (ENZ) continues to expand the program.

ENZ has doubled the number of scholarships this year with 20 Digital and Collaborative Teaching and Learning scholarships for teachers, lecturers, and education specialists in Vietnam, and an additional 20 Disruptive Technologies scholarships for entrepreneurs, leaders, and business managers.

Micro-credentials are certificates for a course of study ranging from a few weeks to three months. The courses will be delivered by academyEX, an educational institution specializing in postgraduate training programs, which has won many awards from the New Zealand government , regionally and globally in technology and education.

Unlike regular short courses, each micro-certificate in this program has a certain number of credits, recognized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), and can be used to convert credits for learners in many postgraduate programs at academyEX or other international educational institutions depending on the conditions of receiving and recognizing credits.

40 full scholarships from the New Zealand government worth more than 500 million VND - 1 — New Zealand offers 40 full scholarships for teachers, lecturers, education specialists, entrepreneurs and business managers in Vietnam.

Outstanding candidates who pass the selection round will participate in a micro-credential course on an online platform, creating maximum conditions for students to study at their own pace and schedule.

During the study period, in addition to learning materials, lectures and exercises on the specialized learning platform of the academyEX educational organization, students will have online interactive sessions with instructors and fellow students in New Zealand to exchange and discuss in more depth about the learning content and practical application in New Zealand.

“We believe that upskilling and career development play an important role in the overall development of the economies of countries, including Vietnam. Therefore, through programs like this scholarship, we hope to support those working in the education and business management sectors in Vietnam to access opportunities to improve their capacity to adapt and develop in today's digital age,” said Mr. Ben Burrowes, Regional Director of ENZ Asia.

The 15-week Digital and Collaborative Teaching and Learning micro-certificate course (August 7, 2023 – November 19, 2023) focuses on contemporary, creative and effective pedagogical methods, applying digital tools to innovative educational practices, especially collaborative teaching and learning methods, thereby helping to support students in developing digital skills and adapting to ever-changing contexts. Learners can also build their own educational methods that are culturally appropriate and environmentally sustainable.

The 10-week Disruptive Technology micro-certificate course (September 11, 2023 – November 19, 2023) provides fundamental knowledge about artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, big data... how to evaluate and exploit the potential of new technologies to integrate them into business strategies, enhancing the operational capacity of businesses or organizations.

Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the industries and sectors undergoing the most rapid and dramatic changes, and connect with a community of people who are ready to explore and collaborate on ideas that leverage disruptive technology. This course also introduces the concepts of agility and adaptability in workplace practices, which are critical for future competitive advantage.

40 full scholarships from the New Zealand government worth more than 500 million VND - 2 — The Collaborative Teaching and Learning, Digital Technology Applications and Breakthrough Technology courses are delivered online, allowing learners to self-adjust their learning progress within the general timeframe of the program.

Mr. Le Phan Hung, lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education - one of 20 Vietnamese representatives to receive the scholarship in 2022, shared: “After attending the course, I was able to apply the criteria of collaboration, sustainability and understand more about planning and creativity in education to complete the design of online courses for the subject I am teaching. I am more confident in integrating games into teaching activities thanks to mastering the principles of game design. At the same time, I believe that this learning experience also supports long-term expertise for learners, especially for those who wish to continue training at a higher level."

Teachers, university lecturers, education professionals, and entrepreneurs and business managers nationwide who meet the selection requirements can apply for these full scholarships by completing the application form and submitting a short video (under 3 minutes) in English explaining the reasons for applying for the scholarship. The application period is from now until June 25, 2023.

Application conditions:
● Vietnamese citizens living in Vietnam.
● Have a university bachelor's degree, and have experience working in a related field.
Specifically, the candidates are as follows:
For the Digital and Collaborative Teaching and Learning course: Lecturers, teachers, specialists, experts in the field of educational management (at least 2 years of working experience in a related field).
For the Disruptive Technologies course: Leaders, managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to develop the technological capabilities of their employees or organizations (at least 3 years of experience in business/commerce or human resource development).
● IELTS language certificate of 6.5 or higher, with no skill below 6.0; or Internet-based TOEFL 95, with a writing score of at least 22, or Paper-based TOEFL 587 (TWE 4.5); or CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) with a minimum score of 176, or CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with a minimum score of 176; or PTE Academic 64 with no communicative skill below 57.5
● All other cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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