Fourteen Vietnamese scholars are preparing to embark on Master’s studies at leading Australian universities under the Australia Awards Scholarships, supported by the Australian Government.
“For decades, Australia and Vietnam have shared a belief in the transformative power of education. These scholarships embody that vision—opening doors to knowledge, encouraging meaningful exchange, and creating friendships that last a lifetime,” said Ms Naomi Cook, Development Counsellor at the Australian Embassy.
Over the last decade, 514 Australia Awards Scholarships have been awarded through Aus4Skills - Australia’s flagship Human Resource Development program in Vietnam - contributing to network of more than 7,500 alumni driving change across Vietnam. This vibrant community is making an impact across sectors—from government and civil society to academia and business—advancing reforms in health, education, gender equality, environment, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Their leadership and expertise are helping Vietnam tackle challenges and seize opportunities for sustainable growth nationwide.
Many alumni have strengthened gender equality policies, revamped civil service training, championed digital transformation, and pioneered inclusive education.
One of the departing scholars, Ha Quynh Nga, who will study Master of Public Policy at Monash University, shared: “I am excited to be taking my career and education further by studying in Australia. I hope to learn from international best practices in designing financial and enterprise-support policies that can enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese businesses, foster innovation, and reinforce the foundations for sustainable economic growth.”
Australia remains committed to supporting Vietnam’s development priorities. Scholarships will continue under the Australia Awards alongside the new Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP) scholarships, ensuring ongoing opportunities for emerging Vietnamese leaders to access world-class education and collaborate on regional challenges.
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