According to the draft, the National Scholarship Fund will implement many different programs, from talent scholarships, study abroad scholarships to scholarships to create development opportunities for learners.
The thing that public opinion is most concerned about, from this Fund, in addition to the quantity and value of scholarships, is also the way the Fund is organized to connect social resources more effectively.
Because for many years, Vietnam has had many scholarship programs from the state budget, educational institutions, businesses, international organizations and philanthropists.
Those resources have contributed to helping millions of students overcome difficulties and continue to pursue their studies.
However, reality also shows that the opportunity to access scholarships is not really even. Some large universities and developed cities attract a lot of funding.
Meanwhile, in many localities there are still difficulties, many capable students still face obstacles in accessing support programs.
That is why the formation of a National Scholarship Fund with coordination and connection is of great significance.
If designed reasonably, the fund will not replace existing scholarship programs but play a role in gathering, spreading and allocating resources more effectively. At that time, learners' learning and development opportunities will be less dependent on where they live or study.
For many students, a scholarship is a recognition of their persistent efforts. It is an affirmation that their efforts are seen and appreciated by society.
For those in difficult circumstances, scholarships can be a bridge to help them continue to go to school. For young talents, it is a motivation to pursue research, creativity and conquer new peaks.
However, this scholarship fund should not be seen simply as a financial support.
In the context of the country promoting science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation, investing in learners through the National Scholarship Fund should be seen as an investment for the future.
The National Scholarship Fund needs to aim for two parallel goals. On the one hand, it is to ensure opportunities for learners in difficult circumstances, ethnic minorities, and policy beneficiaries.
On the other hand, it is to discover, nurture and create conditions for the development of outstanding talents in the fields that the country needs.
Along with that, all activities of the fund must operate on a public, transparent platform and strongly apply digital technology.
When resources are managed transparently, social trust will be strengthened and the ability to mobilize more funding sources to supplement the fund will also be greater.
The National Scholarship Fund is an investment for people and the future, a launching pad for talents. So the greatest value of the Fund will be the number of opportunities opened up and the number of talents who are given wings from those opportunities.
