Following the success of the 2010 IELTS scholarship scheme, British Council is delighted to announce the expansion of this programme and in 2011, will be offering over 60 scholarships across 10 countries in Asia; Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and India.

In Vietnam, British Council is awarding a total of 13 British Council IELTS scholarships worth around VND 450 million consisting of:

• two scholarships valued at VND 100 million each, aimed at High school/Pre-University/Undergraduate and Postgraduate students planning to study outside Vietnam
• ten scholarships valued at VND 15 million each, aimed at High school/Pre-University/Undergraduate and Postgraduate students planning to study in Vietnam.

Additionally, the Institute of International Education recently published statistics which revealed that for the first time ever, Vietnam has moved into the top ten leading places of origin for students visiting the USA. In order to mark this occasion, we are also offering:

• One scholarship valued at VND 100 million aimed at High school/Pre-University/Undergraduate and Postgraduate students planning to study in USA.

These awards will be issued to the attending educational institutions in order to assist applicants with their educational expenses.

Who is eligible for the Award?

Essential eligibility criteria are that applicants must:

• currently live in Vietnam
• be Vietnamese Students over 16 years old
• begin High School/Pre-University, Under/Post Graduate programme study in or outside Vietnam in 2011
• take an IELTS test at a British Council or British Council IELTS authorised centres between 08 Jan 2011 and 30 May 2011 and have received your scores with a minimum overall band score 5.5
• be able to provide an acceptance letter or official invitation letter from the attending institution for overseas study by 1700, 15 August 2011.

Application includes

1. Complete an application form (can be obtained from the British Council Centres in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi or downloaded from the links below)
2. Provide a photocopy of an IELTS Test Report Form
3. Submit a letter of acceptance from the education institution you plan to attend by 1700, 15 August 2011.

Application Process

• Application deadline: 1700, 15 June 2011
• Shortlisting: 15 June – 15 July 2011
• Shortlisting results notification: We will notify you whether or not you have been short-listed by 18 July 2011
• Interviewing window: 01 – 15 August 2011
• Announcing the outcome of the selection process: 25 August 2011

Applicants obligation:

• Fully follow the requirements and processes and ensure the correct information provided
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at either British Council HCMC or Hanoi. Please note that candidates will need to meet any costs involved in travelling to the interview.
• Failure to meet 15 August 2011 deadline for your letter of acceptance will result in your immediate removal from the shortlist of applicants.

Where do I send my completed application?

An original hard copy of your application should be sent to:

Thao Nguyen, Examinations Services Manager
British Council IELTS Scholarship
20 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho, Hanoi.

Le Xuan Binh, IELTS Business Development Manager, Vietnam
British Council IELTS Scholarship
25 Le Duan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Deadline for applications is 1700, 15 June 2011.

Download application form for Domestic Scholarship here [PDF] [MS Word]
Download application form for Abroad Scholarship here [PDF] [MS Word]
View the sample Domestic Scholarship application form here
View the sample Abroad Scholarship application form here

If you cannot find the answers to your questions in the FAQs, please contact us at (04) 3843 6780 or (08) 3823 2862 or email us at binh.le@britishcouncil.org.vn.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Note: The number of scholarships awarded may be subject to change depending on quality of applications.