Program overview
AmCham Women in Engineering Scholarship (ACWES) was launched in 2011 and the scholarship’ purposes are to encourage and support FEMALE students to study in science and engineering fields and to pursue technical careers. From 2011 – 2018, Coca-Cola, Intel and Axcela Vietnam have accompanied with AmCham to grant 260 scholarships and 80 English courses, in partner with 13 universities and established ACWES Alumnae group.
Scholarship benefits
- Recognition from sponsor partners & AmCham member companies
- Join ACWES Scholar Alumni/ae Group
- Credits for jobs & internships from AmCham & AmCham member companies
- Real life recruiting experience
- Cash value 8,000,000VND
Scholarship application requirement
Third to last year female students
Official full time bachelor degree students at their two last years in partnership universities and studying in technical related faculties/majors/department
Good Academic and Social Activities Performance
Students must have a cumulative of all previous years 6.5 or above and be active in social activities
Clear future career path
Students must have a good career orientation and working experience related to the career path
Good soft skills and English
Students must have a fair English communication, high leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Number of awarded scholarships through years
ACWES 2018 Report
In 2018, the program attracted 181 applications from 9 university partners, granted 55 scholarships and expanded to Da Nang City
List of university partners
| No. | University | Majors |
| 1 | Bach Khoa University | Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
| Computer Science & Engineering | ||
| Mechanical Engineering (except for Textiles Industry) | ||
| Biology Technology | ||
| Food Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 2 | University of Technical Education | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Food Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 3 | International University | Electrical Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | ||
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | ||
| Food Technology | ||
| Biology Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 4 | Ton Duc Thang University | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Information Technology | ||
| Food Technology | ||
| Biology Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 5 | Vietnamese – German University | Mechanical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | ||
| Information Technology | ||
| 6 | University of Industry | Electrical Technology |
| Electronic Technology | ||
| Mechanical Technology | ||
| Bio Technology | ||
| Food Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 7 | University of Agriculture and Forestry | Information and Technology |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Electrical Engineering | ||
| Food Science and Technology | ||
| Bio Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 8 | University of Technology (HUTECH) | Electrical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Information Technology | ||
| Bio Technology | ||
| Food Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology | ||
| 9 | Da Nang Bach Khoa University | Bio Technology |
| Food Technology | ||
| Automation and Control Technology |
Winners by university
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ACWES 2019 Plan
The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham), Intel Products Vietnam and Axcela Vietnam officially activating “AmCham Women in Engineering Scholarship” in 2019 in both Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City.
Program timeline
| Dates | Event | Location |
| 25-Mar | Application launching | HCMC & Da Nang |
| 31 Mar – 13 Apr | Logistic preparation | HCMC |
| 13-Apr | Orientation Day | HCMC |
| 25-Apr | Application deadline | HCMC & Da Nang |
| 6-May | Result announcement | HCMC & Da Nang |
| 11-May | English Test | HCMC |
| 12-May | Interview & English Test | Da Nang |
| 18-May | Interview | HCMC |
| 31-May | Award Ceremony 1 | Da Nang |
| 7-Jun | Award Ceremony 2 | HCMC |
Target majors
- Biology Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electricity and Automation Control
- Electronics and Telecommunica-tion
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Food Technology
ACWES 2019 is calling for partners to accompany with us in 2019 journey to inspire all future women engineers. Please find ACWES Sponsorship Package at HERE.
or contact AmCham Scholarship Management team if you have any concerns:
*Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Huong (Amy) – Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +84 28 3824 3562 /ext 104
Or
*Ms. Dinh Doan Thanh Trang – Scholarship Lead
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +84 28 3824 3743
