Scholarships presented to Cambodian students in Vietnam
The Vietnam Association for Promoting Education (VAPE) and the Cambodian Embassy in Vietnam on August 25 presented scholarships to 100 outstanding Cambodian students in Vietnam.
Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan, President of the VAPE (R) presents the scholarships to Cambodian students (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Association for Promoting Education (VAPE) and the CambodianEmbassy in Vietnam on August 25 presented scholarships to 100 outstandingCambodian students in Vietnam.
The scholarships, worth 3 million VND (128.12 USD) each, are fundedby the VAPE.
Addressing the event, part of activities to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations, former Vice PresidentNguyen Thi Doan, President of the VAPE, said that through this activity, theassociation hoped to further foster the Vietnam-Cambodia partnership ineducation-training, promoting education and building a learning society.
Underlining the significance of education to the future ofeach country, Doan expressed her hope that Cambodian students in Vietnam andVietnamese students will work together to contribute to the sustainabledevelopment of their countries and act as bridges for Vietnam and Cambodiarelations.
She thanked the Cambodian Ambassador and Embassy forsupporting the association in selecting students eligible for the scholarships.
For his part, Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuththanked the VAPE for assisting Cambodian students in Vietnam. He alsoreminded the students to strive for higher academic performance and continue tomaintain solidarity./.
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Former Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan, President of the VAPE (R) presents the scholarships to Cambodian students (Photo: VNA) 
