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THE GOVERNMENT
OF VIETNAM
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THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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No: 179/2026/ND-CP
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Hanoi, May 20, 2026
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DECREE
ON POLICIES TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
STUDENTS IN BASIC SCIENCES, CORE ENGINEERING, AND STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY
Pursuant to Law on
Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Law on
Organization of Local Government No. 72/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to Law on
State Budget of Vietnam No. 89/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Law on
Education No. 43/2019/QH14 amended by Law No. 123/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Law on
Higher Education No. 125/2025/QH15;
At the request of the
Minister of Education and Training;
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Chapter
I
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
Article
1. Scope
This Decree provides for
scholarship policies for students in basic sciences, core engineering, and strategic
technology, including: entities and training programs eligible for scholarship
award; principles, standards, levels, and duration of scholarship awards;
authority for scholarship approval and disbursement; budget preparation,
allocation, and statement of funding for implementing policies to award
scholarships; and responsibilities of organizations and individuals involved in
managing and implementing policies to award scholarships.
Article
2. Regulated entities
1. Students who are
Vietnamese citizens currently enrolled in formal training programs as specified
in Article 3 hereof, including: undergraduates; postgraduates; and research
students.
2. Training institutions
as specified in the Law on Higher Education No. 125/2025/QH15, and agencies,
organizations, and individuals involved in the management and implementation of
policies to award scholarships.
Article
3. Training programs eligible to award scholarships
1. Training programs in
basic sciences, key engineering, and strategic technologies belonging to the
group of majors specified in the Appendix attached hereto.
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Chapter
II
PRINCIPLES,
STANDARDS, LEVELS, AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; AUTHORITY FOR
SCHOLARSHIP APPROVAL AND DISBURSEMENT
Article
4. Rules
1. Students who satisfy
the criteria specified in Clause 1 of Article 2 of this Decree are entitled to
scholarships annually, throughout their entire course of study, provided they
satisfy the standards specified in Article 5 of this Decree and are approved by
the training institution.
2. If a student is
simultaneously enrolled in multiple majors or training programs at one or more
educational institutions, they are only eligible for the scholarship specified
herein for one major at one educational institution.
3. If a student is
simultaneously eligible for multiple scholarships funded by the state budget,
they may only choose to receive one scholarship, unless otherwise prescribed by
law.
4. Students who transfer
to a new major or educational institution may continue to be considered for a
scholarship in the new major or educational institution if the new major or
institution falls within the scope of this Decree and the student fully satisfy
the scholarship eligibility standards as prescribed.
Article
5. Scholarship eligibility standards
1. Students admitted to
talent training programs at all higher education levels, belonging to the list
of talent training programs approved by the Ministry of Education and Training.
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3. Students admitted to
bachelor's and engineering training programs in the majors specified in Article
3 of this Decree, satisfying one of the following conditions:
a) Having won first,
second, or third prize in the national or international exams for the selection
of excellent students for upper secondary students as prescribed by the
Ministry of Education and Training; the time of winning the prize must not
exceed 3 years from the time of consideration;
b) Having a total score of
22,50 or higher in Mathematics and two of following subjects: Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, and English from the high school graduation exam (on a
30-point scale, excluding priority points and bonus points) and being admitted
as one of the top 30% of candidates with the highest admission scores in the
same major nationwide during the general admission period of the enrollment
year.
4. Students admitted to
integrated undergraduate and postgraduate programs that satisfy the requirements
in Clauses 2 and 3 of this Article.
5. Students eligible for
scholarships upon admission to master's or doctoral programs in semiconductor
microchip under the list of training programs approved by the Ministry of
Education and Training, or upon admission to full-time formal master's or
doctoral programs in major specified in Article 3 hereof.
6. Students may continue
to receive the scholarship if they are not subject to any disciplinary action
of reprimand or higher during the scholarship consideration period and satisfy
the following requirements:
a) For undergraduate,
engineering, and integrated training programs: the cumulative average academic
performance in the preceding years must be graded "fair" or higher
and they must have accumulated a minimum of 24 credits after the first year,
and a minimum of 28 credits in each academic year from the second year onwards;
b) For master's and
integrated training programs: after the first year, they must have accumulated
at least 40% of the total credits of the training program, have a cumulative
GPA of at least 3,0 on a 4-point scale, and have research results and
scientific publications as prescribed by the training institution;
c) For research students:
they must have research results and scientific publications as prescribed by
the training institution.
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8. The maximum duration of
the scholarships for each level of training shall equal the standard training
duration of the training program.
Article
6. Scholarship amount and duration
1. Determining the
scholarship amount
a) The scholarship amount
shall be determined based on: the level of training, human resource development
requirements, and priority levels of each group of majors; socio-economic
conditions, cost of living, and the state budget balance capacity in each
period;
b) The scholarship amount
is designed to: meet the minimum learning and living expenses of the student;
have an encouraging effect on majors in basic sciences, core engineering, and
strategic technologies; have a reasonable correlation between groups of majors
and between levels of training;
c) The scholarship amount
for each level of training shall be determined according to a progressively
increasing coefficient, in which: the postgraduate level shall be higher than
the undergraduate level; the doctoral level shall be higher than the
postgraduate level; ensuring appropriateness with the training, research, and
contribution requirements of the student at each level;
d) Specific scholarship
amounts for each program group and major shall be determined within the
framework specified in Clause 2 of this Article, while ensuring that it does
not exceed the capacity of the state budget balance.
2. Scholarship amount: The
monthly scholarship amount shall be prescribed in accordance with the training
level and program group/major as follows:
a) For undergraduates:
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Semiconductor microchip
and basic science training programs: VND 4.200.000 /month;
Core engineering and
strategic technology training programs: VND 3.700.000 /month;
b) For postgraduates:
Talent training program:
VND 7.400.000 /month;
Semiconductor microchip
and basic science training programs: VND 6.300.000 /month;
Core engineering and
strategic technology training programs: VND 5.500.000 /month;
c) For research students:
Talent training program,
semiconductor microchip and basic science training program: VND 8.400.000
/month;
Core engineering and
strategic technology training programs: VND 7.400.000 /month;
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a) Undergraduates shall
receive scholarships for 10 months/year; the total scholarship duration does
not exceed 4 years for undergraduate programs and 5 years for engineering
programs with a total of 150 or more credits;
b) Postgraduates shall
receive scholarships for 12 months/year; the total scholarship duration shall
not exceed 2 years;
b) Research students shall
receive scholarships for 12 months/year; the total scholarship duration shall
not exceed 3 years for research students with a master's degree entry level,
and not exceed 4 years for research students with an undergraduate degree entry
level;
d) Students in integrated
undergraduate and postgraduate programs shall receive scholarships for 12
months/year for a period not exceeding 3 years under the policies for
undergraduates and not exceeding 2 years under policies for postgraduates.
Article
7. Authority for scholarship approval and disbursement
Educational institutions
shall review and disburse scholarships periodically, on an annual basis, based
on the results of student admissions, academic performance, and conduct managed
by the institution; disbursements shall be made monthly and based on the number
of months of study, ensuring that the scholarships are given to the correct
recipients, and that the process is transparent and accountable; educational
institutions shall implement this process using existing data, without
requiring students to submit applications or creating additional administrative
procedures.
Chapter
III
PREPARATION,
ALLOCATION OF BUDGET ESTIMATES, AND STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES
Article
8. Preparation of budget estimate for implementation of scholarship policies
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2. Training institutions
shall prepare budget estimate for the implementation of scholarship policies
based on the number of students expected to be eligible for scholarships as
specified herein, which shall be included in the overall budget estimates of
the unit and submitted to the superior managing authority in accordance with laws
on the state budget. For training institutions under ministries and ministerial
agencies, the budget estimate for the implementation of scholarship policies
shall be included in the estimate of the managing ministry or ministerial
agency and submitted to the Ministry of Finance in accordance with laws on the
state budget.
3. For students eligible
for scholarships under this Decree who are studying at private educational
institutions: Private educational institutions shall promptly provide complete
data on students expected to be eligible for scholarships to the competent
state regulatory authorities in accordance with delegation. Based on the data
provided by private educational institutions, the Provincial People's Committee
shall compile and prepare a budget for implementing the scholarship policies to
be included in the annual state budget estimate as prescribed. The financial
agency at the same level (Department of Finance) take charge in appraising,
advising the Provincial People's Committee to submit to the competent authority
for decision and allocation of the budget estimate to the implementing
agency/unit. The agency/unit assigned the task by the Provincial People's
Committee (Department of Education and Training or authorized agency) shall
organize the review, management, and provision of scholarships for students as
prescribed. They shall consolidate and finalize the expenditures and be place
under inspection and supervision by financial agencies and competent
authorities in accordance with laws on state budget.
4. Ministries, ministerial
agencies, and provincial People's Committees shall consolidate the funding
needs for implementing scholarship policies of training institutions under
their management and send them to the Ministry of Finance for inclusion in the
annual state budget estimates as prescribed; at the same time, they shall send
them to the Ministry of Education and Training for monitoring and consolidation
to serve policy management.
5. The Ministry of
Education and Training shall consolidate the funding needs for implementing
scholarship policies of training institutions under its direct management and
send them to the Ministry of Finance for consolidation and submission to the
competent authority for decision in accordance with laws on state budget.
Article
9. Allocation and assignment of budget estimates for implementation of scholarship policies
1. Based on the state
budget estimates assigned by competent authorities, ministries, central
agencies, and provincial People's Committees shall allocate and assign budget
estimates for implementation of scholarship policies to agencies, units, and
public educational institutions under their management in accordance with the
laws on state budget.
2. Allocation and
assignment of budget estimates for implementation of scholarship policies
a) Correct objectives,
subjects, and expenditure content as prescribed in this Decree;
b) Transparency, openness,
economy, and efficiency;
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3. For students studying
at private educational institutions, the scholarship funds shall be allocated
to agencies and units assigned by the Provincial People's Committee to organize
payment to students, or through the educational institution as prescribed by
the competent authority, ensuring that the funds are disbursed to the correct
recipients, in a transparent and accountable manner, and in accordance with the
law.
4. Public educational
institutions shall manage, allocate, and use the allocated funds to disburse
scholarships to students as prescribed; they must also monitor and account for
funding for implementation of scholarship policies separately, ensuring
transparency and accountability, and in accordance with the law.
Article
10. Management, use, and statement of funding for implementation ò scholarship
policies
1. Funding for
implementation of scholarship policies shall be managed and used for the
correct purpose, for the correct recipients, in accordance with regulations and
norms, and laws on the state budget.
2. Scholarship payment to
students shall be made monthly, ensuring timeliness, fullness, transparency,
and accountability.
3. Public educational
institutions and agencies/units allocated funds for implementation of
scholarship policies shall:
a) Review and prepare
lists of eligible students as prescribed;
b) Make payments of
scholarships to the correct recipients and at the correct amounts;
c) Maintain separate
accounting records and keeping complete records and documents;
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4. For students at private
educational institutions, agencies/units allocated funds shall pay scholarships
based on the list of eligible students provided by the educational institution;
and, at the same time, verify and cross-check information to ensure there are
no duplicates or incorrect recipients.
5. The statement of funds
for the implementation of the scholarship policies shall comply with laws on
state budget. Unused funds shall be handled in accordance with applicable
regulations.
6. The Ministry of
Education and Training shall cooperate with the Ministry of Finance in
providing guidance on management, use, and statement of funds for the
implementation of the scholarship policies as prescribed in this Decree.
Article
11. Funding sources
1. Funding for
implementation of scholarship policies specified in herein shall be covered
from the state budget in accordance with laws on delegation of power for state
budget management and other legitimate funding sources (if any).
2. The State encourages
domestic and foreign organizations, individuals, and enterprises to sponsor and
provide scholarships to students on the principles of voluntariness, openness,
transparency, and compliance with the law; students may simultaneously receive
scholarships from sources outside the state budget according to the regulations
of the sponsoring organization or individual, ensuring that the support content
does not overlap with scholarship policies from the state budget.
Chapter
IV
IMPLEMENTATION
Article
12. Responsibilities of ministries, central authorities and provincial People's
Committees
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a) Take charge in determining
and issuing the list of majors eligible for scholarships as specified in
Article 3 hereof;
b) Specify the scores and
principles for determining eligibility as specified in point b of clause 3,
Article 5 hereof, ensuring they are consistent with admission requirements and
do not exceed 30% of the highest-scoring candidates in each major;
c) Consolidate the annual
budget estimates for implementing the scholarship policies and submit them to
the Ministry of Finance for consolidation and submission to the competent
authority as prescribed;
d) Organize inspections of
scholarship review and disbursement at training institutions; in case of
violations, take action or request competent authorities to take action in
accordance with the law;
e) Consolidate and report
to the Government and the Prime Minister on the implementation of the
scholarship policies in accordance with laws on reporting of state
administrative agencies;
e) Prescribe, organize the
development and operation of an information system to serve the management,
review, and disbursement of scholarships; provide guidance on updating,
extracting, connecting, and sharing data, ensuring synchronization, avoiding
duplication, and serving inspection and monitoring purposes;
g) Provide guidance on the
procedures and methods for repaying scholarships as stipulated in this Decree.
2. Ministry of Finance
shall
a) Based on proposals from
ministries, central agencies, and provincial People's Committees, consolidate
and report to competent authorities on the allocation of annual funding for
scholarship from the state budget in accordance with laws on the state budget
and other relevant laws;
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3. Responsibilities of
ministries and central agencies
a) Consolidate proposals
for budget estimates for implementing the policy, and send them to the Ministry
of Finance for consolidation as prescribed;
b) Organize the
implementation and allocation of funds to affiliated training institutions as
prescribed;
c) Cooperate in inspecting
scholarship approval and disbursement; handle or request handling of violations
as prescribed.
4. Responsibilities of the
Provincial People's Committees
a) Consolidate proposals
for budget estimates for implementing the policy, and send them to the Ministry
of Finance for consolidation as prescribed;
b) Organize the
implementation of the policy at administrative divisions; allocate funds to
training institutions according to delegation;
c) Cooperate in inspecting
scholarship approval and disbursement; handle or request handling of violations
as prescribed;
e) Report to the
Government and the Prime Minister on the implementation of the scholarship
policies in accordance with laws on reporting of state administrative agencies.
The report content shall be consolidated compiled annually.
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1. Organize the review of
eligible students for scholarships in accordance with this Decree; be accountable
for the accuracy of the application and lists of scholarship recipients.
Prepare and submit the list of eligible students for scholarships and commit to
avoiding duplication of support policies of the state budget as required by
competent authorities.
2. Publicize the
scholarship approval results in a transparent and objective manner.
3. Prepare budget
estimates for implementation of scholarship policies and submit them to
ministries, ministerial agencies, and provincial People's Committees.
4. Manage, use, and
finalize funding for scholarship in accordance with the Law on State Budget.
5. Withdraw full amount of
scholarships provided in cases where students are found to have committed fraud
in their application process to receive scholarships. Monitor and identify
cases requiring repayment, notify, and organize the repayment of scholarship
funds in accordance with the provisions of this Decree.
6. Report to ministries,
ministerial agencies, and provincial People's Committees on the implementation
of scholarship policies when requested.
7. Store records related
to the approval and payment of scholarships as prescribed.
8. Promptly update
complete information on students, academic results, and lists of scholarship
recipients on the information system prescribed by the Ministry of Education
and Training; ensure the accuracy and consistency of data for review, payment,
and control of duplication of support policies of the state budget.
Article
14. Responsibilities of students
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2. Strive to study, train,
participate in scientific research activities, and develop personal competence.
3. Comply with regulations
on scholarship repayment and repay the scholarships as required as prescribed
by this Decree.
Article
15. Scholarship revocation and action against violations
1. Students must repay the
full amount of scholarship received in the following cases: Commit fraudulent
in the application to obtain the scholarship; receive the scholarship in a
manner inconsistent with eligibility criteria.
2. The training
institution shall make decision on the revocation of the scholarship. The
revocation of the scholarship shall be carried out in accordance with the
principles of openness, transparency, ensuring the legitimate rights and
interests of all parties involved, and complying with the laws on state budget.
3. Revocation process: The
training institution shall issue a decision to revoke the scholarship, clearly
stating the reason, the amount to be repaid, and the deadline for repayment;
the student shall repay the scholarship amount received according to the
revocation decision; if the student does not voluntarily repay, the training
institution shall take measures in accordance with the law. The procedures for
revocation and reimbursement of scholarships are organized and implemented by the
training institution according to its internal regulations, ensuring
transparency, compliance with the law, and without creating additional
administrative procedures for students beyond those specified herein.
The withdrawal, payment,
and management of withdrawn scholarships shall comply with laws on state budget
and other relevant laws.
Chapter
V
IMPLEMENTATION
CLAUSES
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1. This Decree comes into
force from July 15, 2026.
2. The scholarship
policies specified herein shall apply to students admitted from 2025 onwards,
with the scholarship awarding date as of September 1, 2026.
Article
17. Responsibility for implementation
Ministers, Heads of
ministerial agencies, Heads of Governmental agencies, heads of training
institutions, and relevant agencies and organizations are responsible for
implementing this Decree./.
ON
BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
PP. PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
Le Tien Chau