Scholarship Fund
For a decade UNIS Hanoi has been proud to offer our Scholarship Programme offering Secondary School places to talented local students from disadvantaged families. The goal of our Scholarship Fund is to expand our programme through our community’s direct generous support.
By 2021-2022:
22
Scholars (current & alumni)
92
Scholarship years secured
91%
Of scholars gaining university scholarships
$798,060
Value of the Fund
Our Impact Story
Global Network Supports Scholar’s Dream
One ambitious scholar’s determination to make a difference as a public health doctor in Vietnam has inspired global support.
Phuong Ly graduated from the UNIS Hanoi Scholarship Programme in 2016 and after completing pre-med at Lafayette College in the USA, she is studying for a Masters in International Development at the Graduate Institute of Geneva as she waits to take up a place at medical school in Israel next year.
And now, through UNIS Hanoi’s global alumni mentoring programme, Phuong Ly is also enjoying a valuable six-month internship opportunity at Gavi – The Vaccine Alliance.
“The experience I’m gaining here is valuable because Gavi is a public-private partnership committed to saving children’s lives and protecting people’s health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries.
As part of the Funding Design and Review team, I’m tasked with supporting the team’s efforts in developing structures that help countries seek funding support. I also help the team communicate what the organisation is doing in relation to funding.
“This opportunity is amazing and I’m indebted to UNIS Hanoi for helping secure this for me. Though my journey to medical school is long, I believe I’m almost there and I couldn’t have gotten this far without the support of UNIS Hanoi.”
And that professional support comes today in the form of UNIS Hanoi community members now working in Geneva. Ms Jenty Kirschwood and Ms Jean Munro enthusiastically offered to mentor Phuong Ly and introduce her to new opportunities through their roles at the United Nations programmes based in Geneva and at Gavi.
UNIS Hanoi’s Head of School, Jane McGee, is proud of both the scholarship programme and the alumni mentoring programme, both demonstrating our community’s commitment to philanthropy. She said: “As one of only two United Nations Schools in the world, we have a very unique community, passionate to help others. Whether it is our scholars or our alumni, we are delighted to watch our global community changing lives and making the world a better place!”
And Phuong Ly is determined to make a difference. With her sights firmly set on a lifelong career in public health, she has received a place to study at the Medical School for International Health in Israel three times, and this time she hopes she will be able to take up the place!
“For two years running, I’ve been awarded a place at the Medical School for International Health but have unfortunately been unable to raise the funds needed. I’m hopeful I’ll be able to find a scholarship in time to enrol onto the course next year.”
Looking ahead, Phuong Ly hopes to put all her qualifications and internship experience to good use in Vietnam. “I’m still a very traditional Vietnamese girl at heart” she admits. “Even though I enjoyed my experience in the United States and I’m enjoying my time in Geneva, I still get homesick and I want to give back to my country. Everything I’m learning will help make me a better public health professional in Vietnam.”
As UNIS Hanoi searches for future scholars to join the School, Phuong Ly urges ambitious young Vietnamese to follow in her footsteps and apply. Describing perhaps her most valuable learning, she said, “I have come to realize that I’m not afraid to consider all opportunities because UNIS Hanoi gave me the skills to thrive and be happy anywhere.”
About the Fund
"Creating Opportunities to Transform Futures"
Our UNIS Hanoi Scholarship Programme is about investing in success! The success of our School, our scholars, and the future success they will bring in building a better world!
Our Scholarship Programme aims to:
- Provide outstanding opportunities to talented young Vietnamese students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Enrich the experience of our existing students through the inspirational role models of our scholars
- Invest in the future of Vietnam with the sincere hope that our scholars will continue to impact and inspire for the future of their country's development.
The School can only resource a very limited number of Scholarships through its budget. The goal of our Scholarship Fund is to expand our programme through our community’s direct generous support.
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1. Bank Transfer
This is our preferred method for your ease and transparency of accounting.
Bank Name: Techcombank
Branch: Ha Thanh
Address: 74 Ba Trieu, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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Bank code: 01310001
- Account name: UNIS HANOI
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Meet our Graduate Scholars
Linh Ngo Class of 2022
Linh joined UNIS in Grade 8 in UNIS Hanoi's 30 birthday year. She is studying at Washington and Lee University with a full scholarship and plans to major in Psychology.
Phuc Phung Class of 2022
Phuc has been awarded Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship selected on the recommendation of Japanese Embassy. He will travel to Japan in April to study engineering.
Mo Bui Class of 2021
“One of my favourite memories is travelling to China as a member of our APAC Badminton team. I got to meet new people and see a new place. I’m also a photographer on the High School’s newspaper, The Flame. In our previous school I would not have had these types of opportunities, yet I realise they’ve helped me to become a well-rounded woman.”
Mo Bui is now a student at Fulbright University Viet Nam.
Ly Nguyen Class of 2021
“I was a member of the Learners4Learners Service Learning group. Members of this group dedicate their time to teaching English to children who are less fortunate. Working with these children gave me a chance to eliminate traditional stereotypes about Vietnamese women because I witnessed these stereotypes in my family. As a group, we were able to share the knowledge and leadership skills UNIS Hanoi has taught us with other children, especially girls, so that they can raise their own status and succeed in life.”
Ly Nguyen is now a Marketing student at Hanoi University.
Ha Nguyen, Class of 2020
"Before I joined UNIS Hanoi, I took my Vietnamese identity, culture and language for granted, mainly because I didn't know anything else existed. Then I found myself sat in class with students and adults who'd express their love of Vietnam and it made me so proud of who I am and my people. It took being in an international environment to really appreciate my country and culture. I'm so thankful to UNIS Hanoi for giving me the skills and the opportunities to enable me to become a well-rounded person."
Ha is now studying Liberal Arts at Fulbright University Viet Nam. She is UNIS Hanoi's first scholar to successfully gain a scholarship at a Vietnamese university.
Hong Giang, Class of 2019
"Being at UNIS Hanoi changed my life completely. I changed the way I think which has affected the kind of future I want to have."
Giang is now a fourth year student at Washington and Lee University in the USA. During her third year she studied at Oxford University as part of Washington and Lee's Study Abroad programme. Her major is Pschology and English.
Ngan Phung, Class of 2019
"A successful education values diverse angles. UNIS Hanoi has given me an opportunity to discover all of that and to be creative and open minded."
Ngan is studying Sino-Nom at University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University.
Ngoc Anh, Class of 2019
"At UNIS Hanoi I came to know some of the most important people in my life. I also got to study subjects that I'm truly passionate about and that I was able to freely be who I am."
Ngoc Anh is currently studying at Mount Holyoke College in the United States of America. Her major is Psychology.
Linh Nguyen, Class of 2018
"At university, I would flow from different friend groups and I believe my ability to synthesise is what I've learned the most by being at a diverse school such as UNIS."
Linh has graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in Communications and Human Resources & Organisational Development. She now works in the Talent Development Department at Amazon.
Linh Vu, Class of 2017
"Being a part of UNIS Hanoi made me more confident and helped me find my value as a person. I find I'm more open to accepting the differences in others."
Linh Vu has graduated from NYU Abu Dhabi. She was one of 40 Vietnamese students who received a full scholarship to participate in Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees beginning September 2022.
Lam Luu, Class of 2017
"Now I can think critically, can reflect on things, and I know how to connect with people and work with others to achieve better outcomes. UNIS Hanoi has turned me into the person I am today."
Lam graduated from BUV and he is working in Marketing.
Phuong Ly, Class of 2016
"Early on in life, I knew I was interested in pursuing a career in Global Health but I knew the Vietnamese system only had one way of achieving this goal and I wasn't sure it was for me. I realized that I needed to find a school that would allow me to explore my options more, offer volunteering experiences to me and give me access to a variety of people. UNIS Hanoi was the place that gave me that."
Phuong Ly graduated in 2020 from LaFayette College in the USA and also received her Master's Degree in International Development Studies at the Graduate Institute of Geneva (IHEID) in June 2022. She is currently studying at Medical School for International Health in Israel.
Nam Nguyen, Class of 2015
"By accepting the offer to study at UNIS Hanoi, I had the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and really break through limits that were imposed upon me just because of my family’s financial background. The programme has helped me go further than I ever would have imagined.”
Nam Nguyen graduated from Williams College in the USA in 2019. He now works for tech giant, Microsoft as a Software Engineer.