The 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.
Hoang Nhat Minh, who will receive the scholarship to 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.”
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.
According to Cherie Russell, Development Counsellor of the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, Australia have supported Vietnam’s human resource development for over 50 years through the scholarships.
"Australia Awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries," she said. "To date, more than 7,500 Australia Awards scholarships have been awarded to Vietnamese citizens."