06/10/2025
Funding tuition fees for the 1st semesters – academic year 2025-2026
The situation of Huynh Gia Bao Ngoc
Bao Ngoc’s family of five faces mounting hardships: despite illness, her mother still sells lottery tickets to make a living; her aging grandparents still struggle to make ends meet; and her younger brother once suffered from a serious illness. Amid these overwhelming challenges, Bao Ngoc has remained an “outstanding student” title for 12 consecutive years and is self-reliant in covering her own educational expenses. Her story is a testament to determination and love, shining a light of hope for the future.
| Sponsorship start time: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Status: | Received help |
| Type of scholarship: | Half tuition grant |
| Total funding to date: | 9,000,000 VNĐ |
Personal information
- Huynh Gia Bao Ngoc (born in 2006)
- Dong Thanh Secondary-High School, Thien My Commune, Tra On District, Vinh Long Province.
- Major in Nursing, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Family situation
Bao Ngoc’s family consists of five members: her mother, younger brother, maternal grandparents, and her. Her parents divorced when she was in 12th grade. Since then, her mother has become the primary breadwinner. Despite suffering from diabetes, she is still selling lottery tickets, with a monthly income of approximately VND 3-4 million (about USD 110-150) to feed her two kids.
Bao Ngoc’s younger brother was born with hydrocephalus. Fortunately, his condition gradually improved, and currently, he is leading a normal life like other kids. It’s such a miracle for her family.
Currently, the entire family is residing at her maternal grandparents’. Her maternal grandparents are over 60 years old; her granny even has a heart problem. Nevertheless, they still work as a freelance duck butcher at the market to earn extra income.
Bao Ngoc is a remarkably resilient and determined girl. Being fully aware of her family’s difficult circumstances, she has worked tirelessly to continue her education. She has been an outstanding student for 12 consecutive years, and even received a consolation prize in the provincial practical Biology competition. Since her parents’ divorce, she has taken full responsibility for her education and future direction, making all decisions on her own. As early as high school, Ngoc took on various part-time jobs and diligently saved money to cover her educational expenses, demonstrating her strong will and decisiveness.
Support from Be Better Foundation
- Sponsorship covering 50% of tuition fees for vocational, college, or university education.
- Career counseling, job orientation support, assistance with part-time employment, and participation in the Mentorship program – designed to provide education and mindset guidance for life readiness.
- Conditions for Continued Support
- Students must demonstrate consistent effort in their studies and in improving their personal circumstances.
- The Be Better Foundation will conduct an annual review for the renewal of the “Change the Future” scholarship. This review aims to closely monitor and evaluate improvements in students’ personal, financial, and academic conditions. Continued support is contingent upon students showing measurable progress in their studies and personal lives, while also meeting the Foundation’s criteria.
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