In early 2026, three DTU students have been honored with scholarship from the government of the Republic of Korea to study at Chungbuk National University and Dong-A University in South Korea.
Cute young woman ready for a meaningful academic journey in South Korea
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a full scholarship awarded to international students who wish to pursue studies at a major university or research institute in South Korea.
Young woman from Gia Lai who dreams of becoming a tour operator
Anh Phuong, a third-year student in Tourism & Travel Management, has outstandingly won a 2026 Global Korea Scholarship to study at Chungbuk National University.
This is a well-deserved reward for the persistent efforts of this student from sunny and windswept Gia Lai in the Central Highlands.
Growing up in a modest farming family but with abundant love and support, Anh Phuong early on developed independence, a strong will to improve her life, and a serious study attitude.
“From a desire to become a tour operator, to design distinctive programs, and to promote the image of Vietnam and its people to an international audience, I chose DTU to pursue my studies in tourism,” Anh Phuong explains.
“At DTU, I’ve been equipped with a foundation of professional knowledge and many essential soft skills, which let me gradually grow my professional competence.
“I was even happier when I received the Global Korea Scholarship to officially embark on a new study journey in an international education environment. It’s a hugely meaningful opportunity for me to get closer to my dream.”
To secure this prestigious scholarship, Anh Phuong started preparing early: a clear study plan, constant strong academic performance, and continuous work on her foreign language skills. She also always kept a relaxed mindset and self-confidence.
Foreign language proficiency is a major challenge for the application. Anh Phuong therefore actively worked on her language skills every day by expanding her vocabulary, practicing grammar structures, putting in regular practice, and using technology-assisted learning tools for the best results.
For her six-month study period at Chungbuk National University, Anh Phuong has high expectations of enhancing her professional knowledge, gaining exposure to modern teaching methods, developing research and teamwork skills, and directly experiencing Korean culture and student life - to continue her personal growth.
Aspiring to enhance research abilities
Having been passionate about biology since high school, Chi Lan has always taken the initiative to participate in academic contests organized by her school and the city.
Those experiences have given Chi Lan a deeper understanding of the field she loves and led her to choose Biotechnology at DTU to develop her abilities systematically and in-depth.
Chi Lan’s academic journey at DTU has been very inspiring and has helped
her work toward her big dreams. Photo by Chi Lan
Chi Lan believes that life gets meaning from setting goals, persistently nurturing one’s aspirations, responsibility, and the courage to leave a personal mark.
The 2026 Global Korea Scholarship marks a special milestone in the journey of this ambitious young woman.
“I prepared my application for the Korean Government Scholarship with a clear plan and serious investment,” Chi Lan explains. “I focused on accumulating GPA, improving my foreign language skills, and refining my personal essays as best as possible.
“I made a particular effort to demonstrate consistency between my academic orientation, personal capabilities, future goals, and long-term development potential to the selection committee.
It was this seriousness, perseverance, and proactiveness, together with the dedicated support of my lecturers at DTU, that enabled me to secure this meaningful scholarship.”
Confidence in entering international study environment
Thanks to his very thorough preparation, Vo Quoc Gia Lan quickly stood out among the many other applicants and outstandingly passed the rigorous selection by the admissions committee to receive a Global Korea Scholarship at Dong-A University.
Gia Lan’s interest in learning Korean began with suggestions from his mother when he was in 11th grade: “My mother told me how useful Korean is and about its interesting aspects, and so I decided to give it a try.
“Especially as I had always wanted to challenge myself with a new language. The more I studied, the more clearly I felt the distinctive cultural values associated with this language. I then gradually defined my study goals and decided to pursue Korean seriously. I now see it as an important foundation for my career orientation for the future.”
Gia Lan is excited to start in an international study environment. Photo by Gia Lan
Majoring in International Tour Guide in Korean at the DTU Hospitality & Tourism Institute (HTi), Gia Lan has been equipped with extensive knowledge in tourism & travel, tourism marketing, regional cultures, and Korean culture, in addition to skills in writing, presentation, and situation handling.
His dream of studying and working in an international environment gradually took shape and was nurtured through each class and experience at DTU.
“After learning about the Global Korea Scholarship, I actively researched the conditions and criteria in detail,” Gia Lan affirms. “I particularly worked on my interview skills and refined my application bit by bit, with the dedicated support and feedback from lecturers at DTU.
“Although the preparation was quite stressful, it helped me mature and grow even more confident to start in an international study environment - determined to become a dynamic tour guide.”
(Media Center)