On the morning of October 4, Tan Tao University (TTU) hosted the 14th Hoa Trang Nguyen Awards Ceremony, honoring 60 outstanding students who achieved remarkable results in international Olympic competitions, the National Excellent Student Competition, provincial and municipal academic competitions, as well as the highest-achieving Grade 12 students from 14 provinces and cities across Southern and South-Central Vietnam.
14 Seasons of Honoring Vietnam’s Young Talents
The Hoa Trang Nguyen Awards were first organized in 2008 as an award program aimed at encouraging and supporting academic talent and promoting the spirit of striving for excellence in learning among students nationwide. Over the years, the Awards have honored more than 10,500 Hoa Trang Nguyen recipients across the three regions of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, with a total prize value reaching VND 40 billion. The Awards have received the attention, support, and active cooperation of ministries, government agencies, higher education institutions, and Departments of Education and Training nationwide, gradually affirming their social significance and practical value in identifying, honoring, and encouraging young talent.
Honoring 62 Outstanding Students in the 14th Season
n its 14th season, the Hoa Trang Nguyen Awards continued to affirm their mission of supporting young talents by honoring students who won medals at international Olympic competitions, students who achieved First Prize in the National Excellent Student Competition, and valedictorians with the highest combined scores in three subjects in the National High School Graduation Examination across 12 provinces and cities in Southern and South-Central Vietnam, including: Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Vinh Long, Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, Can Tho, An Giang, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, and Ca Mau. Following the thorough review and evaluation of hundreds of applications, the Awards Council decided to honor 62 outstanding students. Among them were 3 students who won Silver Medals at international Olympic competitions, 9 students who achieved First Prize in the National Excellent Student Competition, and 50 students who were valedictorians in the National High School Graduation Examination. This recognition is a timely and well-deserved acknowledgment of the students’ passion for learning and their persistent efforts on their journey toward academic excellence.
Some memorable moments of the “Hoa Trang Nguyen” recipients at the 14th Hoa Trang Nguyen Awards Ceremony:
