What is the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship?

The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship is valued at 75% of the tuition fees for the Foundation programme and an undergraduate course at the British University Vietnam. Additionally, if needed, the travelling costs for attending the scholarship interview round for students who are not in Hanoi will also be paid.

A key feature of the programme is to contribute to Vietnam’s development by providing world-class higher education opportunities offered at the first British owned university in Vietnam. The awardees are selected based primarily on previous academic performance, other relevant experience of community work, and the potential to become leaders in the public sector, business, and academia.

Entry: 09/2025
Closing date: 05/03/2025
Value: 75% tuition fees (including the tuition fee for the Pathway Programme)
Number available: 04

Important information

Applied Majors

The scholarship programme applies to all undergraduate programmes offered at BUV.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, all applicants must:

(a) Be a citizen of Vietnam and reside in Vietnam at the time of application;

(b) At the time of application be not more than 30 years of age;

(c) Have already completed or currently studying Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 8.5 or equivalent by the time of completion*;

(d) Have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (no skill below 6.0) or other English language certificates of equivalent level. Please contact the Student Recruitment Office if you do not have an English certification;

(e) Submit all scholarship application documents before the application deadline;

(f) Not hold any other scholarships;

*Please contact the Student Recruitment Office if you do not study in a Vietnamese general education programme for high school.

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship Panel will select candidates based on an assessment of the following factors:

Academic results
Volunteer/Community work experience
Relevance to the proposed study programme
Potential contribution to the University and the Community
Leadership potential
Need for financial support

General Terms and Conditions

Awardees are eligible for the scholarship during their undergraduate and foundation programmes at BUV. The withdrawal of a student at any time will lead to the scholarship being terminated.

British University Vietnam will not refund any fees paid for courses that have been or are being studied by scholarship winners.

This scholarship will cover the tuition fees, resources fees, student affairs fees, and practical equipment fees of the foundation and undergraduate programmes, other fees are not covered. The scholarship will be deducted from the annual tuition fee of the winners and subject to change upon the winner’s academic performance. Continuation of the award is subject to the successful completion of all assessments and a minimum annual academic result achievement.

Should the applicant withdraw from the programme before satisfactory completion, they must comply with the Refund Policy established by the British University Vietnam.

If a scholarship holder withdraws from the programme of study, the University reserves the right to obtain full reimbursement of the tuition fees and any other fees and allowances that have been incurred. These must be repaid to the University within three months of withdrawal.

Application process

Step 1

Information Gathering

Step 2

Scholarship Application

Step 3

Final Interview

Scholarship

Step 1 - Information Gathering

All scholarship information is available on the British University Vietnam website.

Applicants are also encouraged to contact the Student Recruitment Office directly for consultation via the following channels:

Live consultation at British University Vietnam Ecopark Campus, Ecopark, Hung Yen
Hotline: 024 7770 0909 or Email: sr@buv.edu.vn
Online enquiry form

Step 2 - Scholarship Application

All scholarship application documents must be submitted before the application deadline, these documents include:

1. Scholarship application form – please contact our Student Recruitment representatives for a personalised form

2. 02 passport-sized photographs (3×4 cm) taken within the last 6 months

3. A notarised copy of ID card (for Vietnamese students) or passport (for international students)

4. A personal statement (written in English)

5. A copy of high school diploma or equivalent qualification (if available), translated into English and notarised

6. A copy of grade 10, 11, and 12 academic transcripts or equivalent, translated into English and notarised

7. Copies of transcripts and certificates of overseas study. If the original documents are not in English, the copies need to be translated and notarised.

8. Copies of certificates, awards, and prizes achieved during high school (if available). If the original documents are not in English, the copies need to be translated.

9. A notarised copy of an accepted English qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/BUV’s Placement Test Result or equivalent)

10. Recommendation letter(s). If the original documents are not in English, the copies need to be translated.

11. Evidence of disability (if relevant) or financial support needs (if relevant).

12. Other supporting documents. If the original documents are not in English, the copies need to be translated.

13. For Contemporary Creative Practice Programme only: Portfolio of artworks in BUV’s template

14. Receipt of bursary/scholarship securing payment (2,000,000 VND)

Application method:

Online submission via the online portal

Note:

Please contact the Student Recruitment Office to get confirmation that your application has been submitted successfully. Hotline: 024 7770 0909; Email: sr@buv.edu.vn
Candidates applying online may be required to submit a hard copy applicants within 1 week of receiving the interview round confirmation email if required by the school to verify the application.

Step 3 - Final Interview

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the interview round at British University Vietnam Ecopark Campus.

The University will cover transportation fees for candidates living outside of Hanoi and Hung Yen (if necessary).

The final results will be sent to candidates via email.

What do Scholarship Winners say?

Phạm Minh Anh
Winner of the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship 2024

I admit that applying to BUV was a bold move. I knew the scholarships were highly competitive, but I gave my all to win the scholarship I desired. I spent many days reflecting on my past experiences, jotting down random facts about myself during classes, and constantly asking my family and friends for their thoughts so I could present my uniquely multicoloured picture to BUV. After the interview, I thought I had failed because I gave some poor answers, but perhaps BUV saw my individuality, dedication, and creativity enough to grant me this precious scholarship.