
Attendees at the ceremony. Photo by: Ly Nguyen
On December 1, 2021, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh (USSH, VNU-HCM) held a Signing Ceremony of Sponsorship Agreement on its Scholarship Program with a total value of 225 million VND by Hanwha Life Insurance, Korea. The ceremony also confirmed the collaboration between the two parties in organizing the "Young ENERGY – Searching for LIME Ambassadors" contest for both students from USSH, VNU-HCM and the youth in general.
Among the attendees were: Dr. Pham Tan Ha, Vice Rector; Mr. Dao Duy Ninh, Senior Director, Head of Hanwha Life Vietnam Agency Planning; MSc. Tran Nam, Head of Communication and Enterprise Relations; Dr. Pham Thi Bich Ngoc, Deputy Head of External Relations and Research Affairs; Dr. Ho Khanh Van, Vice Dean of Literature; as well as representatives of Hanwha Life Vietnam.
At the ceremony, Mr. Dao Duy Ninh discussed some challenges that the University and citizens of Ho Chi Minh City have faced during the most recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The representative of Hanwha Life Vietnam affirmed the importance of physical and mental wellbeing as well as financial health, investments, and personal development, etc. for each and every individual. This is also the reason that the “Young ENERGY – Searching for LIME Ambassadors” contest was organized, as a meaningful cooperation between Hanwha Life Vietnam and the USSH, VNU-HCM. “Through these scholarships, we hope to be able to motivate students in their studies and help them strive to become excellencies for our society", said Mr Dao Duy Ninh on the significance of the scholarships. The Hanwha Life Vietnam Senior Director also looked forward to opportunities to work together towards their common goals through strategic projects and partnerships.
In his speech at the ceremony, Dr. Pham Tan Ha, USSH, VNU-HCM representative, acknowledged Hanwha Life Vietnam’s contribution to society, as well as similarities in both parties’ goals in fostering values in the community. “By awarding the scholarships, we hope that our students can rest assured that no matter how hard life gets, there will always be support and companionship. You are not alone,” said the Vice Rector. He also affirmed that their common and biggest strength in sustainable development is the power to touch people's hearts. Therefore, the Vice Rector expressed great trust and expectation for their upcoming collaboration with Hanwha Life Vietnam.

Dr. Pham Tan Ha received funding for 45 scholarships from Mr. Dao Duy Ninh. Photo by: Ly Nguyen
The "Young ENERGY – Searching for LIME Ambassadors'' contest aims to spark the creative energy of the youth in order to spread positivity and fuel optimism. It also offers a space for young people to share their stories, making a positive impact to the community and improving the quality of life.
NGUYEN AN
Translated by: My Phung







