Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and its “For beloved Hoang Sa and Truong Sa” club granted 120 scholarships to students from ethnic minorities and island districts in the central province of Khanh Hoa on March 14, each worth around 800,000 VND-1 million VND (35.88 USD- 44.85 USD).
On the same day, the club also presented 180 scholarships to children of officers and soldiers from the Naval Zone 4 and Submarine Brigade 189.
Former Vice President Truong My Hoa, who is also chairwoman of the fund and club, said that the scholarships have assisted the students for many years.
The scholarship fund and club will continue to give hundreds of scholarships to students in southern central provinces until March 19.
Established in 1999, the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund has presented scholarships to tens of thousands of students nationwide as well as built schools, bridges and houses for the poor.-VNA