Pursuant to Official Dispatch No. 2503/ĐHQG-ĐT dated October 5, 2026, of Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) regarding the implementation of the SYLFF Scholarship Program for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, the University announces the implementation of the above scholarship program as follows:
1. Scholarship Quantity and Value
- Quantity: 07 Master’s scholarships and 07 Doctoral scholarships across all VNUHCM units.
- Scholarship value:
+ Master's scholarship: 50,000,000 VND/recipient;
+ Doctoral scholarship: 75,000,000 VND/recipient.
Note: The above scholarship quantity is the total amount provided by VNUHCM, not the specific allocation for the University.
2. Eligibility and Selection Criteria
2.1. For Master's students
- First-year or final-year students (calculated by enrollment date) currently studying at training institutions under VNUHCM with majors/research topics related to social sciences and natural sciences (candidates in natural sciences must conduct research with practical applications that address social issues; the scholarship is not for candidates conducting basic research);
- Progressing on schedule according to the training institution's plan;
- Academic results for the semester/academic year reaching a minimum of 8.0;
- Scientific research products: At least 01 article published or accepted for publication in a scientific journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus; or at least 02 reports published in reputable, peer-reviewed international conference proceedings in a foreign language; or 02 articles in reputable, peer-reviewed foreign scientific journals; or participation in scientific research projects at all levels that have been accepted/approved;
- Priority given to candidates with leadership potential:
+ Initiating/participating in community contribution activities or group activities.
+ Holding leadership roles in teams, participating in executive boards of programs, projects, clubs, etc.
2.2. For Doctoral students
- First-year, second-year, or third-year doctoral students (based on enrollment time) currently studying at a training institution under VNUHCM with majors/research topics related to social sciences and natural sciences (candidates in natural sciences must conduct research with practical applications that address social issues; the scholarship is not for candidates conducting basic research);
- Progressing on schedule according to the training institution's plan;
- Academic results for the semester/end of year reaching a minimum of 7.5;
- Scientific research products: At least 03 scientific conference reports or articles published in journals indexed in Web of Science or Scopus or equivalent (the candidate must be the lead author of at least 01 article), including at least 01 Q2 article (or conference ranked B or higher according to reputable rankings);
- Priority given to candidates with leadership potential:
+ Initiating/participating in community contribution activities or group activities.
+ Holding leadership roles in teams, participating in executive boards of programs, projects, clubs, etc.
2.3. Other regulations
- The scholarship will be revoked if the student/doctoral candidate violates the law, is found to have committed fraud in the application dossier, or behaves improperly towards VNUHCM and the training institution.
- Students/doctoral candidates who have already received other scholarships in the 2026–2027 academic year are not eligible for the SYLFF scholarship.
3. Scholarship Application Dossier
The dossier includes 02 sets of hard copies. Note: For items 3.1, 3.3, and 3.9, submit 01 Vietnamese version and 01 English version.
3.1. Scientific curriculum vitae with photo and overlapping seal;
3.2. National ID/Citizen ID card, photocopy of student card;
3.3. Academic transcripts;
3.4. Recommendation letter from the Faculty/Department Board or academic advisor;
3.5. Detailed research proposal (purpose, plan, content, etc.);
3.6. Confirmation of study/research duration from the training institution;
3.7. Evidence of scientific research products;
3.8. Evidence of leadership potential (certificates of participation in community activities, etc.);
3.9. Scholarship application letter (maximum 02 A4 pages, briefly presenting yourself, academic background, work experience, reason for applying, etc.);
3.10. Other achievements/awards (if any).
The University requests Faculties to widely announce the SYLFF Scholarship Program for the 2026–2027 academic year to all Master's and doctoral students under their management; and to review, consider, and nominate students/doctoral candidates who fully meet the scholarship conditions and criteria as prescribed.
Faculties shall send the nomination letter along with the Appendix of the list of registered candidates (according to the attached template) and the applicant's scholarship dossier to the Office of Student Affairs, Saigon Campus (A010) before 11:00 AM on October 26, 2026.
