The Vingroup Science and Technology Scholarship Program for Overseas Study for Doctoral Degrees (the ‘Scholarship Program’) was established by Vingroup with a mission to find talents and provide them with rewarding opportunities so that they can lead and advance the development of science and technology in Vietnam in the future. The Scholarship Program is managed and administered by VinUniversity.
Applicants will need to apply for the Vingroup Scholarship before applying for admission to study in AY 2026/27.
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Vingroup Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Vingroup Postgraduate Scholarship
The Vingroup Scholarship Program will cost share with the host institutions to cover the following expenses for the scholars during their degree programs:
- Tuition and miscellaneous fees
- Living stipend
- Health insurance
- Allowances
- Visa application fee
Students will also join a network of Vingroup Scholars and get access to information on the professional development opportunities.
Requirements for Vingroup Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Vietnamese Nationality: Being a Vietnamese who is living, studying and working in Vietnam or overseas; who has talents, resilience and commitment to contributing to the development of science and technology of Vietnam and to the country’s common causes.
- Age: Not over 35 at the start date of the intended Ph.D. degree program.
- Educational Background: Having an education background that matches or relates to the intended fields of study. College graduate with at least a Bachelor’s degree or college juniors (3rd or 4th year) or seniors (final year students), who will graduate with such a degree by their departure to start the intended graduate courses overseas.
- GPA: Grade Point Average (GPA) of the undergraduate degree in the relevant programs must be at least 8/10 or equivalent.
- English Language Requirement
- TOEFL iBT: At least 79. The TOEFL certificate must still be valid at the scholarship application deadline.
- IELTS Academic: At least IELTS 6.5 overall. The IELTS certificate must still be valid at the scholarship application deadline.
- Degree from an English-speaking country: Applicants who are studying or have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from one of the following English-speaking countries do NOT need to submit the IELTS or TOEFL certificate. The countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, or the United Kingdom (Britain, Ireland, Scotland or Wales).
- Work Experience: Not required
Interview date, Process and Venue for Vingroup Postgraduate Scholarship
Important Dates:
Applicants need to apply for admission to study before applying for the Vingroup Scholarship in AY 2026/27.
- Scholarship Opening AnnouncementDecember 2025
- Opening of online application12:00 PM, 1 December 2025 (Vietnam Time)
- Application Deadline6:00 PM, 15 April 2026 (Vietnam Time)
- Interview roundLate April - early May 2026
- Notification of final results to all applicantsMid May 2026
- Scholarship Award Ceremony and Pre-departure orientationEarly July 2026
- General medical examination and visa applicationFrom July 2026
- Scholars of AY 2025/26 commence studies abroad
Documents Required for Application
- Diplomas and academic transcripts
- Must be translated and notarized into English if the language of presentation in the original documents is not English.
- Proof of English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT certificate or an undergraduate/master’s degree from an English-speaking country
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation/reference from the applicant’s professors/lecturers under whom the applicant has studied or pursued research related to his/her proposed field of study, or from supervisors, who have supervised the applicant’s work related to his/her proposed field of study. The letters of recommendation must meet the following criteria:
- Must be written in English
- Must have the letterhead and the signature of the referee
- Letter of motivation
- A letter of motivation written in English and does not exceed 1,500 words. The essay demonstrates the ability, aspiration, creativity, and commitment to contributing to the development of science and technology in Vietnam.
- Curriculum Vitae
- A curriculum vitae (CV) in English that outlines the educational background and research experience;
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
April 15, 2026How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Vingroup on scholarships.vinuni.edu.vn to apply
For more information, kindly visit Vingroup scholarship webpage.
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