AmCham Scholarship 2008

In partnership with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), AmCham will grant scholarships to 26 top students of VNU-HCM including: University of Technology, University of Natural Sciences, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Economics and Law, University of Information and Technology and International University.Deadline to submit the Application Form is Saturday, 11 Oct 2008. Are you having problems downloading or opening the Application Form? Then click here to download an older version of the Application Form that is compatible with Microsoft Excel 97-2002, X and 5.0/95. Note: please open these files with MS Excel, not MS Word.

The AmCham Scholars will be:

• Recognized by over 400 AmCham member and associate companies
• Provided with credits for job application purposes after graduation and other related purposes (e.g. summer job, internship, further scholarship, etc.)
• Invited to some AmCham functions
• Entitled to join AmCham Scholar Alumni Club
• Provided with financial support (US$ 500/scholarship)

Who can apply?

• Final year students of Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM); in official full-time scheme
• With average GPA of all previous years 7.0 or above (click this link for an explanation)
• Active participation in school/social/community service activities
• Able to communicate in English

Schedule / Timeline
(Please reconfirm this schedule regularly. There may be changes.)

(1) English Test sponsored by AXCELA Vietnam
(2) Abilities Test conducted by TalentNet
(3) Interview in English conducted by AmCham member company Human Resources Experts; Skills evaluated include: Communication, Career Orientation, Teamwork, Creativity, Rational Decision Making, and Leadership. Click here for some hints on how to prepare for your interview: Interview Preparation.
(4) Scholarship Sponsor: BAT Careers.
(5) Scholarship Sponsor: DuPont Careers – Vietnam.
(6) Scholarship Sponsor: Ikea.

2008 AmCham Scholarship Application Form

Please click here to download an 2008 AmCham Scholarship Application Form.

Are you having problems downloading or opening the Application Form? Then click here to download an older Excel version of the Application Form that is compatible with Microsoft Excel 97-2002, X and 5.0/95. Open this with MS Excel, not MS Word.

You must complete the application and submit it to your participating university/faculty no later than Sat, 11 Oct 2008.

The AmCham Scholarship Program 2008 is managed by

Ms. Nguyen thi Kha Ai
AmCham Scholarship Project Manager
Head of Human Resources, Citigroup Vietnam

Mr. Bui Van Vuong
AmCham Scholarship Project Manager
Human Resources Director, Cargill

If you have questions, please either of the following team members

Mr. Nguyen Minh Tam
AmCham Scholarship Communication Team Leader
Field Service Representative, GE Aviation

Mr. Luong Van Truc Giang
AmCham Scholarship Communication Team Leader
College Program Manager, Intel Products Vietnam Ltd. Co.

Study in the USA and Scholarships from U.S. Businesses and U.S. Government

Intel Vietnam Scholars Program Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2009

Portland State University (PSU) and Intel Products Vietnam are pleased to announce the Intel Vietnam Study Abroad Program for study at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Recipients of this scholarship will be called Intel Vietnam Scholars.

This program is two-fold: an excellent education at Portland State University and an engineering career with Intel in Vietnam. Intel will sponsor up to 40 Vietnamese engineering students from select universities, currently in their third year, to complete their Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University. The program starts in July, 2009, with an intensive academic and living orientation in Portland, Oregon. In September, 2009, Intel Vietnam Scholars will begin the first of two years of academic study at PSU. Upon graduation in June, 2011, Intel Vietnam Scholars will return to Vietnam to begin engineering careers with Intel in Ho Chi Minh City.

This Scholarship covers tuition, room & board, fees, books and miscellaneous expenses for two years of academic study and also for the summer 2009 intensive program. Scholars are responsible for their own round-trip travel to and from Portland, Oregon.

Study in the USA and U.S. Government Scholarships

VietAbroader – Vietnamese Students Forum (Du Học Tại Mỹ)

Study America 2008: U.S. HIgher Education Fair – 07 Oct 2008 at the Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh
Talk directly with representatives from U.S. universities and colleges and learn more about:

• Programs and services offered by regionally accredited U.S. institutions
• Application Process
• Scholarships and financial aid
• Admission tests: GRE, SAT, TOEFL, etc.
• Student visa procedure

Intel Internships in Ho Chi Minh City
Intel is committed to students and education, and will hire up to 70% of the expected 4,000 employees in its new facility in HCM City directly from universities, fresh graduates, both engineers and business students. Intel will also provide students with 3-6 months internship opportunities. Click the link for more information and how to apply.

GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program in Vietnam.
The GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the General Electric Company, is pleased to announce the GE Foundation Scholars-Leaders Program in Vietnam. A US$ 1,150 per year scholarship for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of your undergraduate program. The program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) on behalf of the Foundation. Through this initiative, the GE Foundation seeks to increase access to higher education by identifying and recognizing up to 10 economically disadvantaged first-year undergraduate students from participating universities across Vietnam who are pursuing degrees in the fields of business, engineering and the sciences.