UTT Expands International Scholarship Opportunities through Collaboration with Fulbright Vietnam
As part of its strategic direction to promote internationalization in education and research, on April 22 the University of Transport Technology (UTT) held a working session with representatives of the Fulbright Vietnam Program- one of the most prestigious scholarship initiatives funded by the U.S. Government.
The meeting was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng – Vice President of UTT; Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương – Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation; representatives of various university units; lecturers; doctoral candidates; and interested students. Representing the partner side were Ms. Vũ Quỳnh Nga – Director of the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and Ms. Huy Thị Hạnh – Program Coordinator of Fulbright Vietnam.
During the session, the two sides discussed potential collaboration in several areas, including training, scientific research, conferences, and academic exchange programs. Fulbright representatives also shared plans to send newly graduated American students to serve as English teaching assistants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as to offer support in preparing academic applications and connecting international experts to work at UTT.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng – Vice President of UTT speaking at the event
Ms. Vũ Quỳnh Nga – Director of the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi sharing at the event
Particularly noteworthy was the introduction by Ms. Huy Thị Hạnh of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, designated for doctoral researchers in science and technology in Vietnam. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to conduct research in the United States for 6–10 months, with full financial support covering living expenses, insurance, travel, and more. This is a valuable opportunity for learners to enhance their professional capacity in a leading international academic environment. In addition, UTT learners may also access other relevant scholarship programs such as the Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program, Fulbright Master’s Fellowship, and the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA).
Ms. Huy Thị Hạnh – Fulbright Vietnam Program Coordinator speaking at the event
The working session not only provided detailed information about the scholarship programs, application procedures, and selection criteria but also demonstrated UTT’s commitment to supporting learners in accessing advanced educational opportunities. This effort affirms the university’s dedication to fostering global integration and enhancing both individual and institutional prestige within the international education landscape.
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program: For doctoral candidates in science and technology currently enrolled at UTT. Successful applicants conduct research in the U.S. for 6–10 months with full financial support.
Fulbright Master’s Scholarship: A fully funded master’s program in the United States for Vietnamese citizens who hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of work experience post-graduation. English proficiency is required. All fields of study are eligible, with no age limit. Final-year students may begin preparing for future applications.
Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program: A fully funded scholarship for Vietnamese citizens with a master’s or doctoral degree to conduct teaching or research in the U.S. for 5–9 months. No English certificate required. No field-of-study restrictions.
Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA): A fully funded 9-month program for Vietnamese citizens with a background in English teaching or related fields, with fewer than seven years of teaching experience. English proficiency is required. Participants teach Vietnamese language and culture at U.S. institutions.
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