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PrintVietnamese students awarded ASEAN scholarships
Update 29/10/2014 - 08:10:58 AM (GMT+7)Twelve Vietnamese students, aged between 14 and 16, have received ASEAN scholarships to begin their study in Singapore.
The ASEAN Scholarship for Vietnam is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE A-Level) (or equivalent) certificate.
After graduation, the students will have an opportunity to apply for scholarships to study at any Singaporean university.
Addressing the awards ceremony, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Ng Teck Hean, congratulated the 12 outstanding Vietnamese students, encouraging them to take the opportunity to learn more about Singapore and make new friends to help improve relationships between the two countries.
He added that this will further strengthen bilateral strategic partnership, established during the visit to Vietnam of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in September last year.
The scholarships, presented by the Ministry of Education of Singapore, provided a good chance for young students from ASEAN countries to develop their ability and skills.