What is the Lion’s Heart Scholarship? The Lion’s Heart Scholarship programme is a full scholarship that covers the tuition fees for Pathway programmes and an undergraduate course offered at the British University Vietnam. Additionally, the travelling costs for attending the scholarship interview round for students who are not in Hanoi and Hung Yen, if needed, 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 on their background (including their need for financial support and physical and mental disabilities) along with a combination of previous academic performance, 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: 100% tuition fees (including the tuition fee for the Pathway Programme)
- Number available: 01
Important information
The scholarship programme applies to all undergraduate programmes offered at BUV.
A 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
- Financial hardship
- Adverse situation (as recognised by relevant competent authorities)
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, 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 
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
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. Waiving scholarship app fee (cost 2,000,000 VND) for all Lion’s heart scholarship applicants 2023
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.
Only the top 20 candidates will be invited to a formal interview with the Scholarship Interview Panel at BUV Ecopark Campus.
Applicants will need to travel to BUV Ecopark Campus for the final Interview. All agreed travel costs (flight/train and bus ticket – economy class only) will be covered by the University.
All short-listed candidates will be informed of the final decision.
To receive the scholarship, students will have to agree to the written offer and the terms of the scholarship.
What do Scholarship Winners say? 
Lion’s Heart Scholarship 2020 Winner
Accounting & Finance Student
The reason I chose to apply for a BUV scholarship is my passion for the financial accounting industry – the key to economic stability. As someone who was born and raised in poverty, I always tell myself to try my best, be strong and brave to face all the challenges ahead.
