May 28 2026Student Life
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
LION'S HEART SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship empowers resilient students to overcome adversity and make a positive impact on their communities.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship empowers resilient students to overcome adversity and make a positive impact on their communities.
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OVERVIEW
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.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
(a) Be a Vietnamese citizen and residing in Vietnam at the time of application.
(b) Be no more than 30 years old at the time of application.
(c) Applicants are selected based on their personal background (including financial needs, physical disabilities, ethnic minority, living in remote areas…..), combined with previous academic performance, relevant community involvement, and the potential to become leaders in public sector, business, and academia.
(d) The scholarship application fee will be waived.
(e) Have completed or be in Grade 12 with a minimum average score of 7.5. There is no compulsory English requirement; however, applicants are encouraged to have an English proficiency of IELTS 4.5 (no skill below 4.0) or equivalent. (Applicants who do not have an English certificate at the time of application are advised to contact the Student Recruitment Department.)
(f) Submit a complete scholarship application before the deadline.
(g) Not be in receipt of any other scholarships at the time of application.
A Scholarship Panel will select candidates based on an assessment of the following factors:
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
Prepare and submit your scholarship application by following the steps below.
PERSONAL GUIDANCE
Leave your details and a member of our Student Recruitment team will help you choose the right programme and guide you on your next steps.
For admissions consultation
+84 (24) 7770 0909For other enquiries
+84 (221) 6 250 250SCHOLARSHIP STORIES
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