Fulbright applicants have the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships:

• Fulbright University Scholarship
• Nguyễn-Phương Family Scholarship
• Nguyen Tung Lam Scholarship
• Bright Futures Scholarship
• Wheel Cards Scholarship
• Vietcombank – Fulbright Scholarship
• CNCF – Fulbright Scholarship

Additionally, Fulbright extends scholarship programs to current students, including: Temasek Community Change-Maker Scholarship and TPBank STEM Scholarship.

• Fulbright University Scholarship recipients are students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and meaningful community contributions. This scholarship program consists of three types: Fulbright President’s Scholarship, Fulbright Dean’s Scholarship and Honors Scholarship.
• Nguyễn-Phương Family Scholarship is awarded to one student who exemplifies change-maker spirit and possesses the following characteristics: Other-centeredness, Leadership skills, Curiosity and Creativity, Courage and Resilience, Adaptability and Open-mindedness.
• Nguyen Tung Lam Scholarship is awarded to one student who can demonstrate exceptional academic excellence, a passion for pursuing a degree in Psychology, and financial difficulties.
• Wheel Cards Scholarship supports students who are facing significant physical or neurodiversity challenges.
• Bright Futures Scholarship is awarded to students from families who were or have been severely affected by the wars in Vietnam or elsewhere.
• Vietcombank and CNCF Scholarships are given to students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Applicants can apply for multiple scholarships according to their preference. The cumulative value of the scholarships can cover up to 100% of the tuition fees.

• Fulbright University Scholarship awards are determined by a Selection Committee that considers applicants’ performances in the admissions, scholarship application and interview rounds.
• NP Family Scholarship and Nguyen Tung Lam Scholarship require applicants to participate in additional interviews with the donors.
• Bright Futures Scholarship and Wheel Cards Scholarship does not require additional interviews.

For applicants who are actively seeking scholarships, they can access the Scholarships tab on the portal (available at https://apply.fulbright.edu.vn/) to apply for the scholarships.

Applicants can apply for one or multiple scholarships while simultaneously submitting an application for Financial Aid. These are separate applications.

The Financial Aid program assesses the economic circumstances of the candidate’s family. On the other hand, the Scholarship program evaluates applicants based on different sets of selection criteria and the performance of candidates through the application and interview rounds.

Fulbright’s Financial Aid covers full or partial tuition fees for all 4 years of a student’s time at the University and full or partial housing fees in the first two years (for students living in residence).

The Financial Aid program may provide an allowance for living expenses to students with extremely difficult financial circumstances.

From the academic year 2023-2024, Fulbright offers 6 levels of financial aid as below:

At first glance, Financial Aid and scholarships look similar: They both provide financial support for students attending university.

Beyond that core function, they differ in how they are awarded: A scholarship typically takes into consideration a student’s other qualities and talents, and is not always related to a family’s financial circumstances. Financial Aid is only based on a family’s financial circumstances.

Fulbright offers both a Financial Aid program and Scholarship programs. You can learn more about scholarship programs here.

Financial Aid is awarded based on the information provided in the student’s Financial Aid application and during interview and investigation. The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid reviews each application and assesses if a family can afford Fulbright’s tuition and housing fees. If a family cannot meet that cost, they are awarded Financial Aid based on their financial circumstances.

All students, whether they receive Financial Aid or not, are eligible for applying such alternative financial support option as scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans.

Fulbright’s Financial Aid is solely for Vietnamese nationals who have proof of citizenship and apply to Fulbright’s undergraduate program. Thus, Financial Aid is not available for international students who do not have Vietnamese citizenship. However, international students can still apply for other scholarship programs.

You need to complete a Financial Aid application here. You are required to provide sufficient and accurate information and supporting documents as proof of your family’s financial situation.

You can access both the admissions application and the Financial Aid application when creating an account on our application portal. You can work on both the applications at the same time, and the Financial Aid application is due shortly after the admissions deadline.
To submit the Financial Aid application, go here.

You need to submit proof of your family’s sources of income, assets and expenses as instructed in the Financial Aid application. Supporting documents might include but are not limited to pay slips, employment contracts, savings books, bank statements, certificates of land ownership, etc. Please note that the types of documents you need to submit depend on your family’s financial circumstances.

Please find more information of types of supporting documents here.

To complete the application thoroughly, which includes uploading any necessary documents, it’s essential to collaborate with your family. We strongly advise that you allocate time for both yourself and your parents to work on it gradually rather than attempting to finish it all at once. This approach will ensure a comprehensive and well-prepared application.​

No. Students are only expected to apply for Financial Aid when they apply to Fulbright. The Financial Aid package will cover full or partial tuition fees for four years, housing fees for the first two years (for students living in residence) and living expense in certain situations.

Students can request a Financial Aid appeal if there are unforeseen major changes that affect their family’s financial status while studying at Fulbright.

Fulbright commits to utilize the information provided by applicants and their families solely for the purpose of evaluation and determining Financial Aid packages.​

All information and documents submitted by a family to Fulbright are treated as confidential and are solely exchanged between the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and the family. They are not disclosed to any third-party entities without approval of applicants and their families.

The awarded financial aid package for each student remains strictly confidential and is exclusively shared between the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and the family.​

To create an equal education environment, we kindly request that you and your family refrain from disclosing this information to anyone outside of your immediate family members.

If your family can cover full tuition and housing fee for your entire 4-year duration at Fulbright, please click the option labeled ” My family can pay for my tuition, room and board in full at Fulbright University Vietnam ” at the Eligibility tab on application portal. With this choice, you will receive your admissions result sooner than applying for Financial Aid program.

Please note that this is an important decision, so you need to discuss it carefully with your family. In case you choose this option, you are still eligible to apply for scholarship programs as well as join loan schemes with Fulbright-affiliated banks to optimize your family’s financial planning.

Yes, you are required to upload the statements of all bank accounts to provide us with sufficient verification information.

Typical issues we encounter submitted applications are:

• There is not enough time is given towards the application, thus students and families rush to finish the application, and information submitted does not always provide enough information regarding a family’s financial circumstances.
• Instructions are not always explicitly followed as displayed on the application. Important instructions can be found in the following places:

1. 1. Instructions in the rightmost column of the screen
   2. The “i” icon for clarification of requirements for each field to be filled in.

• Information is not always input correctly e.g. adding extra or missing 0’s.
• Not all documents are uploaded to understand a family’s financial circumstances.
• Information across documents and application are not always consistent.

Honesty and integrity play a crucial role in completing Fulbright’s financial aid application. Providing accurate and comprehensive information is vital, as any inaccuracies or omissions could have a significant impact on a student’s financial aid package. In more severe instances, it might even influence a student’s enrollment status.

In the event that your family encounter an unforeseen major change* in the financial situation after enrolling at Fulbright and find yourselves in need of additional financial aid, please notify us promptly. Our Financial Aid Office will diligently assess your appeal request and explore the possibility of offering further aid from Fulbright’s resources.​

You can request Financial Aid Appeal and will need to submit supplemental documents as proof of the changes.

In the event that your family has a better source of income, we may also reduce your Financial Aid package so that we can distribute this fund to other students in need. We strongly encourage students to proactively inform us of their ability to contribute more to their education.

*Please note that major events to be considered must be the ones that have a long-term effect on your family’s income, which may include but are not limited to the family’s breadwinner suffering an accident or illness that affects his employment ability.

Fulbright might adjust Financial Aid packages of students who receive scholarships for their education to be compatible with their up-to-date financial situation. Depending on the terms of the scholarship, the awarded Financial Aid package is subject to changes as long as the total amount of Financial Aid and scholarships received by a student does not exceed 100%.

Earnings from awards, internships, or part-time jobs will not affect the Financial Aid package.

No, Financial Aid is available to support you in pursuing the education at Fulbright, and it doesn’t require repayment. This generosity is made possible by philanthropic donors from both Vietnam and the United States, who are dedicated to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder students from pursuing a Fulbright education.​

Our hope is that those who benefit from this Financial Aid program will, in the future, pay it forward by supporting the next generation of students.