Attending the scholarship awarding ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Tan Tuan - Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Vo Hoan Hai - Director of Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Education and Training; Ms. Nguyen Huong Giang - Deputy Director of Khanh Hoa Scholarship Fund.

The sponsors include Mr. Kieu Tuan Hai - Vice Chairman of the Khanh Viet Corporation's Trade Union. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai - General Director of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest State-owned Company. Ms. Vo Thi Thu Trang - Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Member of the Board of Members of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest State-owned Company. Ms. Huynh Ngoc Le Dung - Director of Khanh Hoa Lottery One Member Company. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha Anh - Manager of VUS Khanh Hoa; Mr. Le Ba Khanh Toan - General Director of Vietwings Salanganes Nest. Mr. Le Trung Thanh - Deputy Director of Bac A Bank, Khanh Hoa Branch.

On the side of Tuoi Tre newspaper, there is journalist Nguyen Hoang Nguyen - deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper.

Representatives of the Provincial Youth Unions include Ms. Huynh Thi Nhu Y - Deputy Secretary of Khanh Hoa Provincial Youth Union, Mr. Phan Nguyen Hoang Long - Head of the Youth Movement Committee, Ninh Thuan Provincial Youth Union; Mr. Tran Anh Phong - Deputy Head of the School Youth Movement Committee, Binh Dinh Provincial Youth Union.

Orphaned, only able to rely on his loving uncle

Mr. Phan Ngoc Hai (51 years old, street vendor) and his nephew, a new student at the University of Transport, took a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang to take his nephew to receive the Tiep Suc Den Truong scholarship.

Present at the scholarship awarding point very early, Mr. Phan Ngoc Hai (51 years old, residing in An Nhon town, Binh Dinh province) said that when he heard that his nephew received the Tiep suc den truong scholarship, he saved up and bought two bus tickets to Nha Trang to receive the scholarship.

Mr. Hai said that his daily job is selling goods on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The work is hard, but he still tries to raise his two children and his nephew, Tran Van Tinh (a freshman at Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport).

"I was so happy. When I heard that my nephew received a scholarship, I ran to the bus station to buy a ticket to return home on time. The work is hard, but I love this nephew very much. He is an orphan, so he lives with me in Ho Chi Minh City," said Mr. Hai.

And new student Tran Van Tinh could not hide his emotion when he received a scholarship from the program "Tiep suc den truong" .

"I was very happy. My mother passed away when I was in 3rd grade. When I was in 6th grade, my father also passed away. Since then, I have only relied on my uncle Hai. Since I started school, my uncle and I have been very worried because we don't know where to get money to pay the tuition.

Today I received the scholarship to support the school , I thought this was a dream, last night I couldn't sleep on the bus because I was so happy" - new student Tran Van Tinh said.

Mother takes care of mentally ill father every day, now takes her son on a 350km trip to receive a scholarship

Ms. Ngo Thi Quy (54 years old, in Hoai Chau commune, Hoai Nhon town, Binh Dinh province), mother of new student Tran Thi My Dien, said that today she was very happy to take her daughter to receive the scholarship. Dien was admitted to the University of Economics of Da Nang.

From 2am, Mrs. Quy and her son got up and took a bus to Quy Nhon City, then went with Binh Dinh Provincial Youth Union to Nha Trang.

Although it was a long way, more than 350 km, she was very excited.

"This is the first time my child has received such a big scholarship. My whole family is so happy. I'm so nervous," said Mrs. Quy.

According to Ms. Quy, Dien's father suffered from mental illness. Every time he had an attack, she had to take him to a mental hospital for 2 to 3 months. After about 15 days, her husband's illness relapsed, leaving the family financially exhausted.

Mr. Tran Anh Phong - Deputy Head of Youth and Children Department - Binh Dinh Provincial Youth Union School said that this was an emotional trip for him and the new students to travel hundreds of kilometers to Nha Trang to receive scholarships from Tuoi Tre newspaper. The whole trip, everyone was happy but not less, because they received a valuable scholarship from a familiar newspaper.

"A parent came with us. She said her husband was mentally ill and was constantly causing trouble, so family life was very tiring. This was the first time she had been able to travel far away and see the sky and earth outside her house in the countryside. The students said the same thing, so everyone was excited about the trip," Phong shared.

After dropping out of school for 2 years to earn money, he passed the entrance exam to Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and received a scholarship.

From Ninh Thuan, Tran Thi Thu Hien and her mother, today her mother took a day off from selling vegetables to return to Nha Trang to receive a scholarship.

Hien grew up without a father, her mother worked hard to raise 4 children. Her mother was her only support. She took 2 years off school to work, doing many different jobs, but with her passion for studying, in 2024, Hien decided to return to study for the exam, and is now a freshman at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics.

"I hope that with this scholarship, my mother will have less hardship. This scholarship is the motivation for me to continue on the path I have chosen" - Hien shared.

Happy to be with her child at the scholarship award ceremony, Mrs. Tran Thi Loan (Hien's mother) expressed her gratitude to the program for giving Hien the motivation to move forward.

"I just hope my child will always be happy on the path of learning. No matter how difficult it is, I will give him a full education so that when he grows up, he will be a useful person to society," said Ms. Loan.

Journalist Nguyen Hoang Nguyen - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Tuoi Tre Newspaper: Scholarships are not charity, but recognition from the community for you.

Mr. Nguyen affirmed that the scholarship program "Tiep suc den truong" by spreading beautiful images and beautiful stories to everyone has conveyed a positive message. That is also the way the program has been maintained over the years.

"Stories like these have inspired us journalists to connect and spread the word to help new students overcome their circumstances. These scholarships, although not many, will be a support for new students to continue to create momentum for development and take firm steps on the path ahead," said Mr. Nguyen.

Scholarships are not charity but recognition from Tuoi Tre newspaper, philanthropists, and the community for thoughtful people.

Mr. Nguyen also believes that this scholarship is a connection between noble hearts and students, and Tuoi Tre newspaper always appreciates those hearts. The companionship of these hearts is always a motivation and inspiration to spread stories and situations that need support.

You should overcome difficulties and temptations, and don't forget that today, the difficulties at this time, will be the motivation for you to live well, he advised.

Mr. Nguyen Tan Tuan - Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee: Tuoi Tre - a quick and humane newspaper, the community should join hands with Tuoi Tre

Mr. Nguyen Tan Tuan affirmed that the " Tiep suc den truong " scholarship is a companion and support for poor students nationwide with noble goals and ideals.

"I am very touched and full of confidence in the work of Tuoi Tre newspaper over the past 21 years. On this 22nd occasion, I am very moved that somewhere in today's modern, developed society, there are still difficult circumstances, but you have always nurtured your dreams, overcome your circumstances to continue to study firmly" - Mr. Tuan said.

He also called for the support of the entire social community so that in the coming years, many student situations will be supported.

At the same time, he also expressed his gratitude to the Tuoi Tre newspaper team, who promptly recorded the beautiful stories for readers. "Reading the report of the ceremony that was done very quickly this morning, I understood so many life situations, emotional moods and the meaning of this scholarship, from which readers understood and felt the pain and loss of the lives of determined students who overcame difficulties," said the Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee.

Mr. Kieu Tuan Hai - Vice President of Khanh Viet Corporation (Khatoco) Trade Union - one of the sponsors: Proud to help young people with great determination

According to Mr. Kieu Tuan Hai, Khatoco is very proud to be awarded the scholarship. This is the 13th consecutive year since 2012 that Khatoco has accompanied Tuoi Tre newspaper to support new students.

"Today's new students are the pride of their families and society. We believe that the "Tiep suc den truong" scholarship will be the foundation for them to make efforts in their studies. We hope that no matter how difficult it is, they will try to study and promote their spirit of dedication," said Mr. Hai.

He also thanked Tuoi Tre newspaper and pledged to continue to support the community, especially students - the future of the country.

The thrilling and exciting trip of Ninh Thuan Provincial Youth Union

Mr. Phan Nguyen Hoang Long - Head of the Youth Movement Committee of Ninh Thuan Provincial Youth Union - said that at 5:00 a.m., he and 12 new students from Ninh Thuan province took a 16-seat passenger bus to Nha Trang to attend the program in time.

"Everyone was nervous. The group didn't even dare to eat breakfast along the way for fear of being late. Even though we woke up early, the atmosphere on the bus was very happy. The new students were all excited. I was too. The scholarship was really meaningful," he said.

In the past, Ninh Thuan Provincial Youth Union has always supported Tuoi Tre newspaper in searching and selecting new students with difficulties.

During the search process, we encountered some difficulties because the students studied in many places. However, because of our heart and understanding the hearts of the sponsors and Tuoi Tre newspaper, we always work with all our heart, ready to search for new students who overcome difficulties and are studious," said Mr. Long.

Pham Minh Hieu's most beautiful dream since childhood

His mother died of cancer, his father worked as a construction worker to raise 3 children, the whole family lived on government subsidies, new student Pham Minh Hieu - majoring in Tourism, Khanh Hoa University - said that the Tiep Suc Den Truong scholarship is like a lifebuoy that helps him feel less uncertain on his learning journey.

"This dream is so beautiful. I would like to thank the donors and Tuoi Tre newspaper for giving me a scholarship so that I can confidently go to university. I dare not promise that I will succeed, but I will definitely become a useful person for society and come back to help other new students like I was helped" - Minh Hieu said emotionally.

Ms. Le Thi Huong - Deputy Head of School Youth Committee, Khanh Hoa Provincial Youth Union - said that she has known about the "Tiep suc den truong" scholarship for a long time, but this is the first time she has supported new students in Khanh Hoa province to receive the "Tiep suc den truong" scholarship.

"This is a very meaningful program because perhaps the most difficult period for the students is the period of entering the university. The sponsors and Tuoi Tre newspaper were very timely in organizing a very meaningful program to inspire and support the students to go to university," Ms. Huong shared.

Two lives of extreme hardship but bright eyes and determination

When the documentary footage was shown, the audience was filled with tears. Nguyen Thi Xuan Canh lives with her mother, Do Thi Son (64 years old), who sells bananas, and her younger brother in Trung village, Dien Lam commune, Dien Khanh district (Khanh Hoa). The whole house is filled with poverty as her mother works hard to take care of her mentally ill younger brother Canh. Her mother's back is bent over the years.

Last July, Xuan Canh's father also passed away due to a serious illness.

After graduating from high school in 2013, Canh failed the university entrance exam. A year later, Canh continued to study and passed the entrance exam to study Oceanography at the University of Natural Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City National University.

In December 2015, Canh decided to drop out of school. She returned to her hometown and worked as a tutor, teaching secondary school children to help her mother raise her younger siblings.

After that, she continued to review and passed the entrance exam to the Mathematics Pedagogy major (Khanh Hoa University) in 2017.

Thinking that his studies were going smoothly, Canh fell into depression due to thinking too much about life. Canh decided to drop out of school in December 2023.

This year, Canh was admitted to Dalat University. Canh's younger brother, Nguyen Dinh Sang (25 years old), had been to university, but only for 4 months.

3 sisters who lost their parents all studied at the University of Natural Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City: Tuoi Tre Newspaper has made my sisters and I less lonely.

At the hall, when asked about the difficulties she experienced when her parents passed away, leaving behind three sisters, Nguyen Thi Lai - a new student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Sciences - only said that the greatest motivation was the love of teachers, friends and benefactors who helped her.

"After graduating, I want to return to my hometown to work and contribute to my homeland. Only studying can help me overcome adversity and move towards good things," Lai affirmed.

Speaking of this, tears rolled down the cheeks of this new student. Confiding that when she found out she received the scholarship "Tiep suc den truong" , Lai felt very happy and did not think she would receive it.

"The Tiep Suc Den Truong scholarship will help with the current student life, helping me and my sisters feel less lonely on the thorny road ahead. I am very happy" - Nguyen Thi Lai said.

I gave up studying so many times but from now on I will not give up my dream.

The audience fell silent in the tears of two students Nguyen Thi Xuan Canh (Da Lat University) and Nguyen Thi Lai (University of Natural Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City National University) on the exchange stage. Xuan Canh's unfinished study story made many people admire the will of this 29-year-old girl.

Xuan Canh expressed his gratitude to his father (who passed away in July) and his old mother's hard work to give Canh what he has today.

"I don't know how many times I have given up on studying. There were times when my studies were interrupted because of life's difficulties, but I still tried to continue with my dream. I hope to become a math teacher in the future, and I will be steadfast in helping students with difficult circumstances like me" - Canh is determined like that.

Sympathizing with Xuan Canh's situation, new student Pham Ngoc Doan Trang (Nha Trang University) shared: "I think Xuan Canh's example will be a source of motivation for all students present today, helping you to always continue on your path of learning, no matter how harsh and challenging the circumstances are."

At the ceremony, the organizing committee of the "Tiep suc den truong" scholarship program presented 3 laptops to new students Nguyen Thi Xuan Canh (Da Lat University), new student Nguyen Thi Lai (University of Natural Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City National University) and new student Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry).

Sponsors can't sleep either, hoping for morning

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha Anh - Manager of VUS Khanh Hoa - said that this is the second year VUS Khanh Hoa has accompanied the Tiep suc den truong scholarship at the Nha Trang awarding point. Just like the first time, her feelings are always indescribable and emotional.

"I really couldn't sleep last night because I was looking forward to the morning to attend the program. I really hope that our sponsorship will help the new students to have a firm foot in the university. And I hope that when they have stable jobs, they will come back to help those in the same situation as me," Ms. Anh shared.

At the ceremony, the Vietnam-USA Society English system supported 10 free IELTS English scholarships for new students in Khanh Hoa province who received scholarships from the program.

Ms. Huynh Ngoc Le Dung - Director of Khanh Hoa Lottery Company - expressed her joy that this year, the "Tiep suc den truong" scholarship continues to come to disadvantaged new students in the three provinces of Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Dinh.

"As a unit that has accompanied the Tuoi Tre Newspaper's "Tiep suc den truong" scholarship for many years, I hope that the students will have more motivation for their upcoming learning journey. The company will accompany this program for many more years to spread the noble gesture, as well as spread the examples of new students overcoming adversity, firmly studying to become useful citizens for society in the future" - Ms. Dung shared.

Former students of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology who were supported return to support new students

The program shows a clip about Mr. Le Truong Vinh Phu - a former student of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology - who received the 2005 Tiep suc den truong scholarship in Nha Trang.

Mr. Phu is currently the director of Knorex Vietnam Company and vice president of operations of Knorex Group.

Sharing about his time as a freshman, Mr. Phu expressed his gratitude to Tuoi Tre newspaper for supporting him during difficult times. At a time when his family was in great difficulty, the Tiep suc den truong scholarship helped him realize his dream to become successful as he is today.

Recently, to give new students more motivation to go to school, Mr. Phu donated 20 million VND to the program, as a way to share with the younger generation.