The German State of Hessen granted scholarships to students studying at universities and colleges in central Vietnam on April 29. This is part of an educational cooperation program between the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training and Hessen State Ministry for Science and Art, which aims to encourage disadvantaged students to successfully complete their studies. Under the program, 24 students from seven universities and colleges received scholarships from Hessen worth VND5 million each for 2010-2011. Previously, the Hessen State Ministry for Science and Art also granted 124 scholarships for Vietnamese students nationwide. Chief representative of the Hessen State office in Vietnam, Bui Cong Tho, said the Hessen scholarship fund not only supports Vietnamese students but also helps boost cultural exchanges between the two countries. (english.vovnews.vn Apr 30)
