The situation of Vo Thi Yen Linh

• Vo Thi Yen Linh (born in 2005)
• Student at Hieu Nhon Senior High School, Vung Liem district, Vinh Long
• Major in Business Administration, University of Finance – Marketing

Yen Linh has never known the face of her father since she was born. Her mother decided to get remarried and left Linh when she was about 2 years old. Since then, Linh has received the care and upbringing of her grandmother. Her grandmother supports her by making and selling cakes, earning an unstable income. To make ends meet, her grandmother often stayed up late, leading to a decline in her health. When Linh’s grandma reached 70, she fell seriously ill and could no longer continue her cake-making profession.

All living expenses and the cost of Yen Linh’s studies rely entirely on her youngest uncle, who is struggling to make a living in Ho Chi Minh City. On average, each month, Yen Linh and her grandmother can only cover all the expenses with just 1.5-2 million VND from her grandmother, mother, stepfather, and her youngest uncle. Despite the difficult circumstances, Yen Linh is an optimistic and positive young girl who is determined and resilient. She strives every day to fulfill her dream of getting into her desired university and being able to secure a better future to  provide a more comfortable life for her family, and contribute her efforts to charitable projects.

• 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.