Chinese Ambassador Scholarships 2026 awarded to 255 Hanoi students
WVR - On 9 November, the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony to present the Chinese Ambassador Scholarships 2026 to 255 students from Hanoi, recognising their academic achievements and reaffirming the role of educational exchanges in fostering friendship between the younger generations of Vietnam and China.
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| Delegates attend the 2026 Chinese Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
The ceremony was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei, his spouse Sun Chang, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Pham Quoc Toan, as well as teachers and students from schools in Vat Lai, Xuan Mai and Kim Anh communes and Phuc Loi ward, Hanoi.
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| Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei addresses the 2026 Chinese Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
In his opening remarks, Ambassador He Wei expressed his hope that the 255 scholarship recipients would continue to strive for academic excellence, pursue well-rounded personal development and grow into future pillars of their country and ambassadors of Vietnam–China friendship.
The diplomat noted that bilateral relations were entering a new phase of development, marked by increasingly extensive exchanges and cooperation, particularly in trade, investment and people-to-people ties.
On this occasion, Ambassador He Wei outlined three expectations for the scholarship recipients.
First, he encouraged the students to cherish the peace and educational opportunities they enjoy today, while remembering the contributions and sacrifices of previous generations. He urged them to pursue knowledge, develop their skills and make full use of their abilities and talents to contribute to the development of their communities and country.
Second, the Ambassador expressed his hope that the students would carry forward the longstanding tradition of Vietnam-China friendship, nurture closer bonds between the two peoples and help ensure that this relationship continues to flourish across generations.
Third, he encouraged the recipients to participate actively in exchange programmes, deepen their understanding of China's culture, history and people, and build connections with their Chinese peers. By sharing stories about Vietnam and their own communities, the students could help promote mutual understanding and strengthen friendship between young people in the two countries.
Reaffirming the Embassy's commitment to supporting Vietnamese youth, Ambassador He Wei said the Chinese diplomatic mission would continue its scholarship programme and expand opportunities for exchanges between young people from both countries in the coming years.
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| Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Pham Quoc Toan delivers remarks at the ceremony. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Pham Quoc Toan said the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam had maintained the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship programme as an annual initiative since 2019.
He noted that the programme had helped recognise and encourage primary and lower secondary school students who had demonstrated strong academic performance.
Between 2019 and 2024, scholarships were awarded to 300 students across Hanoi. In 2025 alone, 40 recipients came from Phuc Loi ward and Kim Anh, Vat Lai and Xuan Mai communes. In 2026, the programme continued to provide 40 scholarships to outstanding students from these localities.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Pham Quoc Toan stressed that each scholarship served as a meaningful source of encouragement, inspiring students to pursue higher academic standards and further their personal development.
According to the Deputy Director, the programme reflected the Chinese Embassy's continued interest in and support for education and the younger generation in Hanoi. He added that such initiatives helped strengthen people-to-people exchanges, deepen mutual understanding and foster friendship between Vietnam and China.
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| Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei and other delegates pose for a commemorative photograph with scholarship recipients at the ceremony. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Following the speeches, Ambassador He Wei presented scholarships to students recognised for their academic achievements, encouraging them to remain dedicated to their studies, cultivate their abilities and continue striving for excellence.
