TDTU Scholarship for International Students: Partial Funding to Study in Vietnam

Scholarship Overview

Country: Vietnam
Scholarship Type: Merit-based
Institutions: Ton Duc Thang University
Funded by: Ton Duc Thang University
Tuition Type: Partial tuition
Degree Program: Masters and PhD
Scholarship Amount: 27,500,000 VND to 181,500,000 VND
Separate Application Required?: Yes
Deadline: 10 October (Annually)

Scholarship Benefits

The TDTU Scholarship for International Students for the academic years 2024-2025 offers different levels of financial support based on a student’s GPA. Here’s the breakdown of the scholarship details:

Master’s programs (English/Vietnamese):

Tuition fee: 110,000,000 VND for two years or 30,000,000 VND per program.
Enrollment Fee: 500,000 VND or 600,000 VND.
Dormitory: 600,000 VND per month.

PhD programs (English):

Tuition fee: 181,500,000 VND for three years or 242,000,000 VND for four years.
Enrollment Fee: 500,000 VND per enrollment.
Dormitory: 600,000 VND per month.

50% Scholarship for GPA ≥ 3.4 (on a scale of 4.0)

Majors taught in English/Vietnamese:

Tuition fee: 55,000,000 VND for two years, 28,775,000 VND for Science and Technology, or 24,845,000 VND for Business and Social majors.
Enrollment Fee: 500,000 VND.
Dormitory: 600,000 VND per month.
PhD programs (English):
Tuition fee: 90,750,000 VND for three years or 121,000,000 VND for four years.

Enrollment Fee: 500,000 VND per enrollment.
Dormitory: 600,000 VND per month.

25% Scholarship for GPA ≥ 3.2 (on a scale of 4.0)

Majors taught in English/Vietnamese:
Tuition fee: 27,500,000 VND for two years or 7,500,000 VND per program.
Enrollment Fee: 500,000 VND.
Dormitory: 600,000 VND per month.

PhD programs (English):

Tuition fee: 45,375,000 VND for three years or 60,500,000 VND for four years.
Enrollment Fee: 500,000 VND per enrollment.
Dormitory: 600,000 VND per month.

The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, and they cover various expenses such as tuition fees and accommodation. The exact funding details, including the enrollment fees and dormitory costs, may vary slightly between different categories of the scholarship and are specified for each level of GPA achievement.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the TDTU Scholarship for the academic years 2024-2025, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

For Master’s Program Applicants:

Must have graduated from a university ranked within the TOP 1000 by THE (Times Higher Education), QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance), or ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities).
Must have a GPA of 3.6 or above on a 4.0 scale in their Bachelor’s program.
Must have passed all subjects during their Bachelor’s program.
Must have good English language proficiency.

For PhD Program Applicants:

Must have graduated from a university ranked within the TOP 1000 by THE, QS, URAP, or ARWU.
Must have passed all subjects during their previous academic programs.
Must have received positive comments from relevant Faculties, particularly if applying for Vietnamese Studies.

These criteria are set to ensure that the scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students who have demonstrated academic excellence and have the potential to excel at Ton Duc Thang University. Proficiency in English is crucial for those applying for programs taught in English, and having a strong academic background from a top-ranked university is required to ensure the quality of candidates accepted into the scholarship program.

How to apply

Students interested in applying for the TDTU Scholarship should be prepared to meet the scholarship’s requirements, which include the commitment to publish articles in ISI (Institute for Scientific Information)/Scopus indexed journals during their time at Ton Duc Thang University. This requirement reflects the university’s focus on research and academic contribution.

To apply for the scholarship, students must prepare the necessary documents, which can be checked on the scholarship’s official website or the specific link provided within the call for applications.

For detailed information about the scholarship, the application process, required documents, and specific obligations such as the publication of articles, prospective applicants should contact the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) at Ton Duc Thang University directly via the provided email: [email protected]

Official Websites

https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/en/academic

https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/en/cost-and-funding