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YSEALI Academy: Stephanie Davis of Google on Digital Transformation
September 28, 2021
Knowledge is power. With each and every seminar organized by the YSEALI Academy at Fulbright, our young leaders (fellows) from 10 ASEAN countries and Timor Leste have come to expect the extraordinary opportunity to engage with esteemed scholars and high-profile industry leaders on critical issues facing the region. The Technology & Innovation seminar, YSEALI Academy’s […]
Fulbright students launch initiative to raise HCMC’s status
September 28, 2021
A group of students, including two from Fulbright University Vietnam, recently won the third prize in a contest calling for people’s initiatives to raise Ho Chi Minh City’s international status, organized by Tuoi Tre Newspaper and the HCMC Department of External Affairs. Held between June 16 and August 16, the contest received more than 420 […]
FSPPM hosted conference to discuss policy responses for a sustainable post-Covid-19 recovery
September 27, 2021
The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM) recently hosted a virtual event to prepare for the second issue of the Fulbright Review of Economics and Policy (FREP), an international journal published on the platform of Emerald Publishing. On September 15, 2021, many established and rising international scholars came together to discuss policy responses […]
Essay writing competition ‘Building a Brighter Future’ officially opened for entries
September 26, 2021
The Offices of Admissions at Fulbright University Vietnam and Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, USA, are pleased to launch the ‘Building A Brighter Future’ essay writing competition, currently open to receive entries. Last weekend, the competition’s organizing committee hosted two webinars on ‘College Essay Writing in English’, attended by hundreds of pre-registered participants across Vietnam. We sincerely […]
Fulbright University Vietnam hosts virtual course on gender equality
September 24, 2021
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at Fulbright University Vietnam in collaboration with USAID is hosting a seven-week virtual course as part of the Workforce Gender Equality Accelerated Program aiming to improve gender equality in male dominant industries across Asia. The program is facilitated by an international team of Engendering Utilities change-management and gender […]
Submit a solution to Octava Social Innovation Challenge
September 23, 2021
We’re excited to share the launch of the Octava Social Innovation Challenge powered by SolveMIT! OctavaFoundation is offering $500,000 in prize funding for those working on accessible and affordable edtech solutions that improve learning outcomes for underserved K-12 learners in Southeast Asia. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3yZ1lMy How can EdTech solutions improve learning outcomes for underserved learners […]
YSEALI Academy Fellow Feature: Le Xuan Khoa
September 23, 2021
Currently a research associate at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Ulster University, Dr. Le Xuan Khoa is continually driven by the desire to pursue knowledge and develop a network of leading professionals in fields that contribute to a carbon-neutral future in Vietnam. As such, the YSEALI Academy’s seminar on Energy Economics and Policy has proven to be the perfect gateway to fulfill his goals – highly opportune for his keenness to become an expert and leader in renewable energy, while unveiling unexpected insight into […]
Budding entrepreneurship – How to navigate the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia
September 19, 2021
After the success of the first two seminars on ‘Energy Economics and Policy’ and ‘Digital Transformation Challenges and Opportunities Post Covid-19’, YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam is continuing its mission to connect and empower young Southeast Asian leaders. The series of 2021 flagship seminars at YSEALI Academy will round off with an Entrepreneurship Seminar […]
Fulbright Grants First Awards for Series of Community-Minded Projects
September 15, 2021
Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) is delighted to announce that the Scholarship Committee has selected four (04) recipients for the Community Change-Maker Scholarship and three (03) recipients for the TPBank STEM Scholarship. Since the initial scholarship announcement in May 2021, we have received applications from a number of deserving and well-qualified students. After rigorous rounds of […]
“Building a Brighter Future” writing competition
September 13, 2021
The Offices of Admissions at Fulbright University Vietnam and Dickinson College (Pennsylvania, USA) proudly co-host an essay writing competition entitled “Building A Brighter Future” with attractive prizes, along with certificates co-issued by both universities. Those eligible for the competition are Vietnamese highschool seniors (12th graders) or students who have graduated from high schools and are […]
Fulbright University Vietnam announces Wheel Cards Scholarship for students with disabilities
September 10, 2021
This fall, a select few Fulbright students with physical disability and/or mental disorders will be able to receive financial aid from Wheel Cards Scholarship. This scholarship is established through the generosity and commitment of Wheel Cards to support college students with disabilities in Vietnam. As the world’s first wheelchair/ disabilities-related NFT project, Wheel Cards has […]
Fulbright University Vietnam launches 1st issue of international journal
September 7, 2021
Fulbright University Vietnam is delighted to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of Fulbright Review of Economics and Policy (FREP), an international journal published on the platform of Emerald Publishing. Link to the journal’s inaugural issue can be found at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/2635-0173/vol/1/iss/1. FREP is a peer-reviewed, open-access international scientific research journal, hosted by Fulbright School […]
YSEALI Academy Announces the Launch of Entrepreneurship Seminar
September 6, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — On September 6, 2021, the YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) officially announced the launch of its Entrepreneurship Seminar on “Navigating the Startup Ecosystem”. This seminar is now open for applications until September 24, 2021. Launched in 2020, YSEALI Academy’s main mission is to organize seminars and workshops […]
YSEALI Academy Fellow Feature: Gan Wei Sim
September 1, 2021
After completing the Energy Economics and Policy seminar, the Malaysian YSEALI alumna is strongly keyed to the power of transnational conversation – a prerequisite, she believes, to advance Southeast Asia’s transition into a clean energy future – for which the YSEALI Academy has proven to be an effective facilitating platform. A roadmap for sustainability and […]
Friends of Fulbright University Vietnam: August 2021
August 31, 2021
Read the full newsletter HERE Dear cherished friends of Fulbright University Vietnam, The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our daily lives, causing a lot of uncertainties and new challenges. Yet, it has also brought out the best in many of us – those who have shown compassion and empathy and offered a helping hand […]
Vietnam – U.S. economic cooperation: A promising picture
August 30, 2021
On August 20, Fulbright University Vietnam hosted a virtual conference themed “Prospects of Economic Cooperation between Vietnam and the United States” in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Guest panelists engaged in vibrant dialogues addressing the current economic cooperation between the two nations, discussed issues facing the bilateral relations, and proposed solutions to promote […]
Fulbright Buddy Program 2021-2022: Join Us Now!
August 30, 2021
It’s that time of the year again, Fulbright University Vietnam’s Buddy Program is calling for high school volunteers from all across the country. The Fulbright Buddies will act as the bridge connecting Fulbright and students in your high school or your area. During the one-year term (from September 2021 to June 2022), the Buddies will […]
Increased financial aid for admitted applicants of the Master in Public Policy MPP2023
August 29, 2021
The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management’s 2021 admission cycle started right when the 4th wave of COVID-19 in Vietnam began. In the face of such difficulties, the University has made timely adjustments to provide support to the candidates. In addition to previous changes such as expanding the eligibility of candidates, extending the application […]
Learn to be change-makers in a volatile world
August 25, 2021
In a video that went viral in 2016, American rapper Prince Ea set up a hypothetical trial in which he appeared as the plaintiff against the modern education system. He sued the obsolete system of forcing all students into the same mold and assessing the abilities of everyone with standardized tests. The inspirational speech transformed […]
For A Resilient Ho Chi Minh City
August 18, 2021
Dear Fulbright community, friends and supporters, There’s a beautiful proverb in Vietnamese: “Bán anh em xa mua láng giềng gần” (A neighbor nearby is better than a relative far away). Yet, during this fourth wave of COVID-19, the love Fulbright University Vietnam received proved to me that in hardship, everyone is our neighbor. On August […]
