Scholarship Program Gives New Hope to Orphaned Student Pursuing University Dream
More than VND 61 million was awarded to a disadvantaged student in Lam Dong, helping her continue her education despite years of family hardship.
A Difficult Childhood Marked by Loss
On the afternoon of May 27, at Ham Thuan Bac High School in Ham Thuan Commune, the program “White Daisy – Supporting Students to School”, organized by Lam Dong Newspaper and Radio, Television Station in coordination with the Provincial Study Promotion Association and Lam Dong Provincial Youth Union, awarded a scholarship worth more than VND 61 million to Nguyen Thi Minh Chau, a 12th-grade student facing extremely difficult circumstances but showing remarkable determination in her studies.
As final-year students are busy preparing for the national high school graduation exam, Minh Chau’s story has deeply moved many people. Her mother left when she was only three years old, and her father passed away when she was in second grade. Since then, Minh Chau and her younger sister have relied on their grandmother, now over 80 years old, and an aunt suffering from chronic illness.
Chau’s small home contains few valuable possessions. The family survives on unstable temporary jobs, making financial hardship a constant reality. Yet despite these challenges, the young student has never given up on her dream of continuing her education.
Determination to Stay in School
After school, Minh Chau helps care for her grandmother, does housework, and takes on simple manual jobs to earn extra money for books and school supplies. What has touched her teachers most is not only her academic performance but also her strong sense of responsibility.
“If I don’t study, who will take care of my younger sister and my family in the future?” she shared.
For the 12th-grade student, the road ahead includes not only the graduation exam but also the daunting challenge of entering university, with concerns over tuition fees, living expenses, and supporting her elderly family members.
More Than VND 61 Million in Support
In response to her circumstances, the “White Daisy – Supporting Students to School” program once again served as a bridge of compassion, connecting organizations and benefactors to support disadvantaged but hardworking students.
During the event, Minh Chau received scholarships totaling more than VND 61 million. In addition to immediate educational support, part of the funding will be placed into savings to accompany her in the long term.
Speaking at the program, Tran Trung Toan, principal of Ham Thuan Bac High School, said that today’s support carries not only material value but also tremendous spiritual encouragement, helping Minh Chau continue pursuing her dream of university education. The school also expressed gratitude to the program and donors for standing beside disadvantaged students.
Minh Chau is the 226th student to receive support from the “White Daisy” program. After more than two decades of operation, “White Daisy – Supporting Students to School” has become a trusted source of support for many underprivileged students across Lam Dong Province, helping them keep their educational dreams alive despite life’s hardships.