My Chau Scholarship

Goal

The My Chau Scholarship grants a bright student studying economics a prestigious scholarship.

Description

‘We recognize that the opportunity we have here in the United States eludes many children in Viet Nam. Young minds need to be cultivated and children given a chance to grow and learn without the distraction and burden of adult concerns such as earning a living, paying bills, etc. We also share VNSF’s values, mission and belief that through education, the cycle of poverty can be broken and a nation can flourish. We hope this scholarship plays a role in ushering that change in Viet Nam.’ — Donors

Program Details

Where the money goes

Annual scholarship amount: $1000

Scholarship recipient criteria:

• Area of Study: Economics or Social Science
• Financially need
• University level
• Minimum GPA of 8.5
• Living in Sai Gon

Process

• Our local contacts in each province collect applications from children
• Applications are pre-screened against our scorecard
• Students who meet our requirements are interviewed in their homes in March
• The Scholarship Acceptance Committee selects which students will receive scholarships
• Scholarships are dispursed before the term begins
• Student grades are reported at the end of each term.
• For new applicants, acceptance and rejection letters are sent in the Fall.
• For existing students, warning letters are sent to students whose grades jeopardize their status for scholarhip renewal.