The situation of Nguyen Ngoc Tuyet Nhu

• Nguyen Ngoc Tuyet Nhu (born in 2007)
• Hieu Phung High School, Vung Liem District, Vinh Long Province
• Major in Software Engineering, Can Tho University

Nguyen Ngoc Tuyet Nhu grew up in a family facing many challenges. Since she was in sixth grade, her parents have been separated. Her father’s alcoholism created emotional distance, which was the main cause of conflicts in her family. Now he is 46 years old, works as a farmer, but has virtually no steady income due to unstable health related to his lung issues. Therefore, he was unable to provide any financial support for his children.

Her mother, also 46 years old, had to move to Saigon alone to make a living as a ride-hailing motorbike driver. Earning a monthly income ranging from VND 6 to 9 million (about USD 227-341), she tries to set aside VND 1 to 2 million (about USD 37-75) to support Nhu, her younger brother, and their maternal grandparents. Life in the city is harsh, and her mother’s health has gradually declined with age. Nhu and her 13-year-old brother now live under the care of their grandparents, both over 70 years old. At advanced ages, they are suffering from various diseases (her grandfather suffers from diabetes, while her grandmother struggles with joint problems, lung issues, and a history of neurological illness) and survive on the meager income from leasing out their small rice field after each harvest season.

Under such circumstances, Tuyet Nhu was well aware of her responsibilities. She is a thoughtful and highly motivated young girl with excellent academic performance. Notably, Nhu has discovered a clear passion for the field of Information Technology – an invaluable asset that provides her with a solid direction for the future. In Grade 12, she earned Third Prize at the Provincial level in Informatics and was admitted to the Software Engineering program at Can Tho University.

• 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.