Educational Scholarships For Vietnamese Language Students

It might be easier than you think to get a Vietnamese language scholarship, especially if you want to study abroad. There are many scholarships available for Vietnamese language majors as there are programs. Identifying the right scholarship to apply for involves 1) locating the program you are interested in, 2) learning of available scholarships for that particular program and 3) assessing qualification and 4) applying for the scholarship(s). This article will identify various Vietnamese language scholarship programs in addition to providing information on application for those scholarships.

Vietnamese language scholarship programs

There are several academic institutions and organizations that either administer and/or sponsor scholarships or locate resources for students seeking to learn or improve their Vietnamese language skills. Some of these programs and scholarships are offered by large U.S. Universities, however additional scholarships are offered by language schools, businesses, government agencies etc.

Essentially any U.S. University offering Asian language studies may be aware of relevant scholarships for students enrolled in or seeking enrollment in those programs, therefore the following list is a sample of University programs, some of which specifically state what Vietnamese language scholarships are available.

Of these programs, several offer summer travel and/or language scholarships involving travel whereas others offer partial or complete tuition Scholarships. A few of the U.S. Vietnamese language programs that may offer scholarships are listed below with links to their scholarship page(s) or program website.

• Cornell University: Travel scholarship to Vietnam for Vietnamese language majors
• University of Oregon: Yamada Language Center: Vietnamese scholarships and internships
• University of California Los Angeles: Asia Institute and Education Abroad Program
• The Boston Language Institute: Vietnamese language program

• Arizona State University: Center for Asian Research: International and Asian study scholarships

• CET Academic Programs: Academic study abroad scholarships

Additional scholarships and scholarships for Vietnamese Citizens or Vietnamese Americans

As mentioned above scholarships for persons interested in learning Vietnamese are not limited to academic institutions. Government agencies, private foundations and legislatively initiated programs exist to promote professional, international and political objectives. A few of these scholarship programs are listed below:

• CIA Undergraduate Scholarship program
• U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships
• The Language Flagship Fellowships for graduated Undergraduates
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Those Americans or non-Americans with Vietnamese citizenship and/or decent may qualify for additional scholarships sponsored by specific Asian interest organizations. These scholarship programs range in amount and qualification criteria as determined by the administering organization and/or sponsoring foundation. If these organizations don't provide Vietnamese language scholarship they might have knowledge of or be able to refer scholarship seekers to such programs.

• Vietnamese Culture Science Association: 2009 Greatland Investment Scholarship
• The Vietnamese American Scholarship Foundation
• Asian American Success Scholarships• National Congress for Vietnamese Americans

Application for Vietnamese language scholarship(s)

Qualification criteria and value for scholarships vary from program to program therefore contacting the program administrator for details is recommended for complete application details. However, as a guide some of the common criteria for scholarship approval include the following things:

• High academic GPA
• Proven need for financing
• Admission or enrollment in a Vietnamese or relevant academic program
• Employment with a company or government agency seeking enhanced education for its employees
• Completed application filed on time
• U.S., Vietnamese or other Citizenship requirements

Summary

Scholarships of many kinds exist including those for students seeking to study or currently studying the Vietnamese language. The scholarships vary and preparedness for scholarship application can be helpful in meeting the requirements. If the requirements of a scholarship can't be met applying for it may be a waste of time so careful consideration can prove prudent, fruitful or time saving.

Depending on what the scholarship applicant's needs, geographical preference, program and qualification are a suitable scholarship may or may not be available. Researching the available scholarships and programs that offer scholarships before hand can be invaluable in increasing one's chances of obtaining the right scholarship. The programs and scholarships referred to in this article are not exhaustive of all available scholarships for Vietnamese language majors but does serve as a guide for those majors seeking such.