PLANT A SEED TODAY – GROW A LEADER TOMORROW

FIELDS TO NURTURE

We have 5 dedicated funds that empower future leaders. Click to each fund for more details.

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ACCESS

Adopt future leades & give ACCESS to world-class education Excellent students who are offered as much as 90% scholarship still cannot come to VinUni because their family cannot afford the remaining 10% of the tuition. Give that 10% to allow them to study at VinUni and develop into future leaders * $3,500 per student per year * $14,000 per student for 4 years * Adopt as many leaders as you want * The grant will be named after you
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SHINE

Enable future leaders to SHINE Make it possible for students to showcase their brilliance at national/international competitions and conferences. * $300 per event
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GROW

Allow future leaders to GROW where the need is strongest Your gift can go where it matters most – from supporting scholarships and research to boosting student wellness and innovation. * You name your amount.
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FOCUS

Free future leaders from worries so that they can FOCUS and thrive Safe Haven Fund to support their accommodation * $100 per student per month * $1,000 per student per year Food Energizer Fund to support their meals * $50 per student per month * $500 per student per year
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BLOOM

Nurture future leaders to BLOOM Global Horizon Fund to strengthen students’ global perspectives and capability. Local Impact Fund to grow student’s compassion for local society through community service projects.
Fields to Nurture
ACCESS
Adopt future leades & give ACCESS to world-class education Excellent students who are offered as much as 90% scholarship still cannot come to VinUni because their family cannot afford the remaining 10% of the tuition. Give that 10% to allow them to study at VinUni and develop into future leaders * $3,500 per student per year * $14,000 per student for 4 years * Adopt as many leaders as you want * The grant will be named after you

Every great forest begins with a single brave seed.

Plant a seed today in the heart of a student full of promise, ready to grow, and destined to shape a better world.

Grow a leader tomorrow who will lead, care, and create lasting change for generations to come.

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EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS

Class Gift 2026

The Class Gift 2026 campaign is the First Student-led Giving Campaign initiated by the Graduating Class of 2026 at VinUniversity. Inspired by the spirit of gratitude and paying it forward, the campaign brings the class together to celebrate the support, opportunities, and experiences they received throughout their VinUni journey, while creating meaningful impact for future generations of VinUnians.

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Strategic Fundraising and Advancement Workshop for Higher Education

Vietnamese universities are at a defining moment. Global competition now extends beyond teaching and research to reputation, partnerships, and long-term sustainability. Achieving international standards requires strong, strategic fundraising and advancement capabilities. In this context, VinUniversity is delighted to organize the Strategic Fundraising and Advancement Workshop for Higher Education. The workshop convenes university leaders to engage with international frameworks and proven global best practices shared by leading experts.

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READ THE LATEST GIVING STORIES

VinUniversity students dive into Korean & Mandarin classes — sparking a wave of cross-cultural learning, powered by talent donation

In Spring 2026, VinUni classrooms are buzzing with new sounds and new stories — as students actively immerse themselves in Korean and Mandarin Language & Culture classes that are introduced to VinUni for the first time. With three fully enrolled classes with more than 280 students expressing interests— 2 Korean classes are taught by Ms. Snigdha Yadav and Ms. Soyeon Kim, and 1 Mandarin class by Ms. Lindan.  

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SK South East Asia Investment PTE. LTD. (Korea) invests USD 300,000 in Research Partnership with VinUni to Advance AI-driven Energy Systems

Hanoi, April 20, 2026 – VinUniversity has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with SK South East Asia Investment PTE. LTD., marking a significant milestone in strengthening industry–academia collaboration for sustainable energy innovation. The agreement initiates a strategic research partnership led by VinUni’s Center for Environmental Intelligence (CEI), with an initial funding commitment of USD 300,000.

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Yonsei Global AMP Hanoi donates to support VinUni students from Korea–Vietnam families

VinUniversity is pleased to receive a generous donation of VND 100 million from Yonsei Global AMP Hanoi to support tuition fee for students from Korea–Vietnam families. This contribution reflects a shared commitment to strengthening educational opportunities and fostering the cultural and academic connections between the two countries.

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VinUniversity receives first-ever donated foreign language (Co-curricular) class to foster cross-cultural learning

We are delighted to celebrate the launch of the very first Korean Language and Culture class at VinUni, made possible through the generous talent donation of Ms. Snigdha Yadav. Running throughout the Spring Semester 2026, the class aims to foster cross-cultural learning and deepen global understanding among VinUni students.

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VinUni receives a Collection of 121 Camel Figures from 2 Korean Professors

VinUni has received a meaningful donation of the Camel Collection, comprising 121 camel figures, generously contributed by two Korean professors: Professor Sunmee Choi, Vice Provost of External Engagement at VinUni, and Professor Sangkeun Kim, Emeritus Professor at Yonsei University.

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VinUni Senior Deputy President, Professor Ling San chose to donate his Global Prize to VinUni Students

We are delighted to share wonderful news at the start of 2026: Senior Deputy President Ling San has been named the recipient of UC Berkeley’s 2025 Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award, one of the university’s most distinguished honors.

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VinUni is delighted to recognize the In-Kind Donation (career coaching) by Ms. Vuong Thi Huyen Nga, People Advisor at Mekong Capital 

Ms. Nga has chosen to support VinUni in the way she values most—by contributing her time, expertise, and mentorship. Drawing on her extensive experience in developing people and empowering leaders, she has generously donated coaching and career advisory hours to VinUni students, representing an in-kind contribution valued at USD 7,000. 

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Giving to Keep the Educational Journey Going – VinUni Alumni Cohort 1 Spread the “Pay It Forward” Spirit 

Education is truly sustainable only when each generation is willing to pass on the values it has received. In the warm atmosphere of the Alumni Homecoming and Miracle Christmas event, VinUniversity marked a meaningful milestone with a fundraising initiative created by the Alumni Cohort 1.

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VinUni Community donates 1,000 Lunch Vouchers to support VinUni students

VinUniversity sincerely thanks the VinUni Community for the generous donation of 1,000 lunch vouchers at the Foodology cafeteria, equivalent to USD 1,500, to support our students’ meals.

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Charity Market: Turn what you don’t use into HOPE for VinUni students 

On December 14, 2025, VinUni hosted the very first Charity Market, turning unused items donated from faculty and staff into meaningful support for our students. 

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VinUni Celebrated the Giving by Major Internal Donors, for the first time 

In November 2025, VinUni held its first Major Internal Donor Recognition Ceremony to recognize donors who contributed significantly to the first Giving to VinUni campaign. It was a heartfelt moment to say: Thank you for believing in our students and making such a big donation!. 

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BARO AI (Korea) donates an AI GPU server worth over $40,000 to VinUni – A precious support to enhance AI Education and Research at VinUni

VinUniversity is delighted to receive an AI GPU server valued at over $40,000 from BARO AI (Korea), opening new opportunities for students, researchers, and faculty to more actively learn, experiment, and conduct research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Smart Healthcare, and interdisciplinary projects. 

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VinUni announces the Minh Tam Fund with an annual commitment of USD 100,000 per year to empower students in innovation, leadership, global outreach and community impact projects

VinUni is honored to announce the Minh Tam Fund, established through the contribution of a donor who believes deeply in the VinUni’s educational mission and the potential of young VinUnians. With a long-term commitment of USD 100,000 annually, the donor supports students to SHINE in leadership and innovation, and BLOOM in compassion and community impact project

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VinUni’s First Donor Appreciation Event

On October 20, 2025, VinUni proudly hosted its first-ever Donor Appreciation Event – warm gathering to honor the generosity of internal members who have contributed to the development of students 

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SOOSAN Group (Korea) extends the Dean Choi Grant by SOOSAN for another 5 years for talented VinUni students 

SOOSAN Group (Korea) has officially extended the Dean Choi Grant by SOOSAN for another five years in the Giving Pledge Ceremony by SOOSAN 2026–2030 with an additional grant of USD 350,000, bringing the total grant amount to USD 700,000 since its establishment in 2020. 

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Dean Choi Grant by Soosan: EMPOWERING THE FUTURE

Dean Choi Grant by SOOSAN was established in 2021 by SH Solar Farm Co., Ltd., a member of SOOSAN Group (Korea), with the mission to support talented students with financial difficulties in pursuing their education at VinUni. SOOSAN Group became the first Korean enterprise to make a financial contribution to VinUni. To celebrate the appointment of a Korean professor as the Founding Dean of the College of Business and Management (CBM), this contribution was named Dean Choi Grant by SOOSAN.

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EXPLORE OUR STUDENTS’ STORIES

Nguyen Thu Ha Anh

Nguyen Thu Ha Anh

College of Business and Management

I thank VinUniversity and Dean Choi Grant by Soosan for changing my life.” – Nguyen Thu Ha Anh – Cohort 2 – College of Business and Management One seed you plant can change a life. One life can inspire many. Meet Nguyen Thu Ha Anh – one of the first recipients of the grant at […]

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Nguyen Do Thu Phuong

Nguyen Do Thu Phuong

College of Health Sciences

Thu Phuong grew up in the highlands of Vietnam in a small city called Bao Loc. Her father was a carpenter and her mother was a secondary school teacher. Phuong grew up in not good economic conditions. The place where she lived lacked access to high quality education, so she had to work hard and […]

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Khadijah Adamu Sunkani

Khadijah Adamu Sunkani

College of Health Sciences

Khadijah attended a school that taught in both Arabic and English, skipped grades 9 and 10 to graduate with honors at 16. She pushed through quickly because her family needed a medical person to help her father manage his diabetes. She had watched her father’s nurses help him with his care and wanted to do […]

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