They will gain invaluable skills and connections to support Vietnam’s long-term inclusive development, and also spent two years living in Australia enjoying the beautiful beaches, bush and cities.
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| Awardees joined a Pre-Departure Briefing before travelling to Australia for their study. |
“Australia is proud to have supported Vietnam’s human resource development for over 50 years through the scholarships. These scholarships allow our countries to better understand each other, equip future Vietnamese leaders with the skills and knowledge to drive change and deepen the ties between our two countries” said Ms Cherie Russell, Development Counsellor of the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.
Hoang Nhat Minh, who will study a Master of Education at Flinders University in Adelaide, said “my study enhance my skills as a special education needs teacher and equip me to contribute more dynamically to any educational role I take on. I am excited to deepen my knowledge of equitable learning and explore best practices that can make a lasting impact on students with diverse needs.”
The latest group of awardees, drawn from central and provincial governments, non-government organisations, academic institutions, and the private sector, will undertake study across a range of topics, including agriculture, digital transformation, climate change, energy, governance, gender equality, disability, health and human rights.
This year, Australia included 12 scholarships under the Australia for ASEAN scholarships. The initiative aims at strengthening people to people links between Australia and ASEAN countries, empowering young leaders to tackle regional challenges and enhance collaborative partnerships across Southeast Asia.
Australia Awards are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries.
So far, more than 7,500 Australia Awards scholarships have been awarded to Vietnamese citizens./.